Circumstances Leading to the Enlightenment

Which term is best defined as total or complete?

• Devine

• Absolute

• Liberty

• Abolish

The 17th Century is the 1800's

• True

• False

What did Absolute Monarchs use to justify their right to rule?

• Voting

• Permission from the Pope

• Absolute Military Power

• Divine Right

Louis the XIV was the absolute leader of what country?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Italy

At what age did Louis the XIV become official King of France?

• 4

• 11

• 15

• 35

The Palace of Versailles represented the ideals of....

• Absolute Power

• Liberty

• Divine Right

• Freedom

Which of the following were ways that Louis XIV gained, maintained, and consolidated his power?

• Separated Power & Voting Rights

• Allowed Religious Freedom

• Military Conquest

• All of these

What major historical period began in the late 17th century in Europe, focusing on new ideas about society and government?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Protestant Reformation

What organization had the most influence on how people in Europe lived and what they thought?

• The Catholic Church

• The Monarchy

• Scientists

• The Universities

Which of the following was NOT an influence on the Enlightenment?

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Protestant Reformation

• The rule of absolute monarchs

• The rise of feudalism