The Enlightenment and The Age of Revolutions

An agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection

• Philosophers
• Democracy
• Social Contract
• Divine Right of Kings

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are similar is that both

• led to increased power for royal families in Europe
• sought to reconcile Christian beliefs and science
• questioned traditional values and past practices  
• promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe

How did Hobbes view human nature?

• We are inquisitive and industrious.
• We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.
• We are naturally altruistic and usually willing to compromise.
• We are born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..

What are natural rights?

• Rights you find in nature
• Rights you are born with
• Rights you earn as an adult
• Rights you learn about in school

What is another name for the Enlightenment?

• The Age of Reason
• The Age of Great Philosophers
• The Age of Religion
• The Age of Revolution

What influence did the Scientific Revolution have on the Enlightenment in Europe?

• Natural laws were used to explain human affairs.
• Economic growth was slowed by the lack of useable technology.
• Scientific truths were used to justify absolute monarchies.
• The emphasis on religious doctrine led to the rejection of scientific ideas.

Enlightenment philosopher who edited the Encyclopedia to help educate the public.

• Voltaire
• Denis Diderot
• Mary Wollstonecraft
• Adam Smith

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

• John Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau
• Voltaire

Why is the Enlightenment considered a turning point in world history?

• The factory system was used to mass-produce goods.
• Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
• Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government.
• The Columbian exchange occurred.

Montesquieu believed that the best form of government would have

• Direct democracy in which every man voted directly
• A intelligent monarchy
• Three branches that would check and balance each other
• No influence on the economy