Origins of the Enlightenment

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The Enlightenment was a movement that focused on the power of​

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to improve society.

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reason

kings

religion

war

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Enlightenment thinkers encouraged people to​

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old ideas.

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question

memorize

ignore

copy

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Which two periods helped start the Enlightenment?

• The Stone Age and the Ice Age

• The Middle Ages and the Crusades

• The Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution

• The Roman Empire and the Viking Age

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Scientists like Isaac Newton proved that the universe was governed by​

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natural laws

magic

God

the decisions of kings

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How did the Columbian Exchange help the Enlightenment?

• It brought wealth to Europe that was used to fund education.

• It stopped all wars between European countries.

• It proved that all religions were the same.

• It gave all poor people the right to vote.

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What was a "salon"?

• A type of government building

• A gathering in a wealthy home to share and debate ideas

• A scientific tool used to see the stars

• A specific type of church

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Why did Enlightenment ideas spread quickly?

• Kings ordered all people to read about them.

• Books and newspapers became cheaper and easier to make.

• Popes traveled the world giving speeches about them.

• Soldiers passed them down in secret codes.

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John Locke believed all people were born with "natural rights," which are:

• Life, liberty, and property

• Money, power, and a large army

• A good job, a home, and a horse

• The right to be king, rule, and make laws

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Locke argued that if a government fails to protect your rights, you have the right to​

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change the government

do nothing

move to another country

complain

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What is "Deism"?

• The belief that the king is a god.

• The belief that a creator set up the universe but does not interfere.

• The belief that scientists should be the only rulers.

• The belief in many different gods for nature.

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What is an "Enlightened Despot"?

• A ruler who tried to use Enlightenment ideas to govern

• A philosopher who hated all kings

• A scientist who was arrested by the Church

• A poor person who started a revolution

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What was the one thing Enlightened Despots refused to do?

• Improve education

• Support the arts

• Give up their absolute power

• Make their governments more efficient