The Age of Absolutism, Scientific Revolution, The Enlightenment

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What is the Age of Absolutism?

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A period in European history when monarchs (Kings/Queens) held absolute power and authority over their kingdoms.

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Who was the absolute monarch of Russia?

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Peter the Great

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Who was the absolute monarch of France?

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Louis XIV

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Who was the absolute monarch of Spain?

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King Philip II

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Who was the absolute monarch of England?

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King James I

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Which absolute monarchs helped expand the territory of their nations? Options: Peter the Great, Louis XIV, Catherine the Great, Frederick the Great, Elizabeth I, Philip II, Henry VIII, Charles V, Ivan the Terrible, Napoleon Bonaparte, Queen Victoria, Akbar the Great

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Peter the Great, Louis XIV, Catherine the Great

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What was a key characteristic of the Scientific Revolution?

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The use of science and reason to explain the workings of the world

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Which of the following is NOT considered a key result or effect of the Scientific Revolution?
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It resulted in the spread of new ideas throughout Europe.
It challenged the traditional authority (power) of the Catholic Church since European
scientists proved that many Church teachings were incorrect.
It strengthened the authority of the Catholic Church.
The new ideas of this period directly led to the Enlightenment

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It strengthened the authority of the Catholic Church.

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According to Enlightenment philosophers, where does government receive its authority from?

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The people

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Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in the separation of powers and checks and balances in government? Options: John Locke, Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, Voltaire

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Baron de Montesquieu