Absolute Monarchs
When did Absolutism take place?
16th - 18th century
What was the most successful invention during this time?
The printing press
In what era did Scientific Revolution take place?
Second half of the Renaissance period
1500 - 1700
How did the enlightenment period influence our lives today?
It created more freedom and a justice system with laws that help protect the people. It also gave women more freedom.
when and where did the napoleon era take place?
Took place across much of continental Europe and occured from Nov. 9, 1799 through June 18, 1815.
Who were three notable people during the reign of absolute monarchs
Louis XIV of France
Catherine the Great
Peter the Great of Russia
What was humanism?
humanism was a movement that focused on the study of classical texts and original human values.
What were some of Newtons greatest contributions?
1. Gravity
2. Composition of light
3. Moon
What were some key events during the enlightenment?
The american revolution, french revolution, and the publication of the social contract. These are all events that happened and impacted the enlightenment.
What was the political religion in France at the time
Catholicism was the official religion of France. Napoleon didn't have a personal use for religion but the people did.
What have we learned from the past about technology and how it has helped us
Navigation, communication, and military laid a good foundation for modern exploration
What was the daily life of a peasant?
Wake up, early morning work until night, and then a small meal usually consisting of what was left over from the higher classes.
What was the Scientific Revolution?
1. a new way of thinking about the natural world
2. Discoveries learned from Muslims, Asians, Africans, and people of the Americas
3. Printing press helped spread new ideas
What was entertainment like?
Classical music was listened to, theatre productions, and discussions in salons.
What is the Napoleon code?
It was a comprehensive system of laws. It gave the country a uniform set of rules that eliminated many injustices. It also have the people equal rights.
What kind of laws did Absolutism create?
established legal systems and centralized power
Where did the renaissance take place?
It started in Italian city states before spreading across all of Europe.
What is a definition for the Scientific Method?
What were the four enlightenment ideas?
Social contract, Natural rights, Separation of powers, and individual freedoms/civil rights.
Did the Peninsular War benifit Napoleon?
No. He sent an invasion Force through Spain, But the Guerrillas battled back in small groups to defeat Napoleon and his army. He lost 300,000 men.
What was life like for a regular citizen?
They had to obey his or her wishes and had no legal right to complain. Whatever rights they had were granted by the monarch. With the monarch controlling the spread of ideas, it was a serious crime to practice any other religion that was not endorsed by the Monarch
How did the renaissance influence our lives today?
expressions of art, accessible education to all, and new science and technology.
What were the six main steps in the Scientific Method?
1. Ask a question
2. Make a observation
3. Form a hypothesis
4. Design an experiment and test the hypothesis
5. Analyze the data
6. Draw a conclusion
What was the daily life like?
Family: they had arranged marriages and men were the head of the household.
Entertainment:People went to watch theatre productions and would listen to classical music.
Work: long hours with minimal pay.
-lots of child labor and unsafe workspace
Education:young children were sent to school to learn common knowledge of the world.
Did the Napoleon era influence us today?
Yes, we still have a strict set of laws like our art and architecture is inspired by him, we use his military tactics, such as combined armed forces, speed, and mobility