World History 4.4 Vocab

What is a Philosophe?

• A religious leader advocating for traditional values

• A public intellectual dedicated to solving real-world problems

• A political leader seeking absolute power

• A military strategist

What is the Social Contract?

• A legal agreement between businesses and the government

• An agreement between the ruled and their rulers defining rights and duties

• A set of laws governing international trade

• A treaty between two warring nations

What are Natural Rights?

• Rights granted by governments to their citizens

• Rights that are universal, fundamental, and inalienable

• Rights that apply only to members of a particular culture

• Rights that can be taken away by a ruler in times of emergency

What is Natural Law?

• The idea that human beings possess intrinsic values that govern their reasoning and behavior

• A law that exists only in nature and not in human society

• The belief that governments should control all aspects of human behavior

• A set of laws passed to regulate the environment

What does Laissez-Faire refer to?

• A policy of strict government control over the economy

• A policy of minimal government interference in economic affairs

• A form of taxation used to redistribute wealth

• A government-run welfare system

What is a Free Market?

• An economic system based on supply and demand with little or no government control

• A market in which all goods and services are provided for free

• A government-controlled economic system

• A system where prices are fixed by the government

What is the Free Enterprise System?

• An economic system where the government heavily regulates businesses

• A system where businesses are owned and operated by the state

• An economic system with few restrictions on business activities or ownership

• A system where businesses must operate under strict government supervision

What is Censorship?

• The government’s control of businesses and trade

• The suppression or prohibition of speech or writing deemed subversive

• The public’s ability to freely criticize government policies

• The protection of free speech rights under the law

What was a Salon during the Enlightenment?

• A formal court where philosophers debated laws

• A place where women could exchange ideas and share intellectual work

• A government office that censored controversial books

• A royal palace where artists presented their work

What is Baroque?

• A style of art and architecture characterized by simplicity and minimalism

• A highly ornate and elaborate style that flourished in 17th- and 18th-century Europe

• A political movement advocating for Enlightenment ideals

• A musical style emphasizing plain melodies and soft harmonies