Unit 9 - Age of Absolutism, Enlightenment and Science

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During the Age of Absolutism, European monarchs looked to centralize political power in their nations.

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Centralize political power in their nations

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A form of government with unlimited power held by one individual

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Absolutism

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Which of the following was NOT a factor that helped lead to the rise of Absolute monarchs?
Stimulation of trade from the crusades,
Strengthening of the power of the Catholic Church,
Weakened power of feudal lords,
Protestant Reformation weakening the power of the church

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Strengthening of the power of the Catholic Church

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Theory that justified absolutism by claiming that absolute power came directly from God

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Divine Right

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People in a society give up some of their rights in exchange for protection.

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Social Contract

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French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion

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Voltaire

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Enlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

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John Locke

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How did Hobbes view human nature?

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We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.

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Which of the following would be another good name for the Enlightenment?
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The Age of Reason,
The Age of Great Philosophers,
The Age of Religion,
The Age of Revolution

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The Age of Reason

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Developed the idea for separation of powers (three branches of government) in government.

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Montesquieu