Core Knowledge 6 - Enlightenment Vocab.

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Belief that monarchs have a God-given right to rule; rebellion is a sin.

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divine right of kings

Front

Ability of the mind to think clearly and understand.

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reason

Front

Agreement in society with a ruler or government.

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social contract

Front

Practice of removing or prohibiting media.

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censorship

Front

Gravitational force between Earth and other bodies.

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gravity

Front

Favoring large or widespread changes.

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Radical

Front

Study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truth.

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philosophy

Front

Rights all people are born with, unremovable by government.

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Natural rights

Front

A government where the king or queen has unchecked authority.

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absolute monarchy

Front

Requires total obedience to a ruler; no personal freedom.

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authoritarian