Enlightenment Philosophers
Vocabulary
GPA Culture
Governments
World History Content
100

Which philosophers ideas do you think are most important today? Support your answer with an example.

Mr. Petties will choose the best answer.  

100

What are the 3 Natural Rights? 

Life, Liberty, Property

100

What is proper etiquette for standing to speak? 

Stand, thank the teacher, thank the person before you, speak loudly and to your audience.

100

Illustrate a monarchy 

I will choose the one I like the most. 

100

Why did civilizations develop near rivers? Give me 3-4 reasons. 

Rivers provided water, fertile soil, food, and transportation.

200

What did Voltaire defend?

Defended freedom of speech, thought & religion.

200

What is the Social Contract?

An agreement between the people and the government 

200

What do we write in our History Journals while watching CNN 10? 

3 facts we learned. 2 opinions we have. 1 Question.


200

What is an example of a country that has a Monarch. Points will go to the team that names the most countries.  

United Kingdom, Japan, Spain, Sweden 

200

What is a constitution?

A set of fundamental laws and principles describing how a government works

300

What did Thomas Hobbes believe life would be like without government?

Dangerous and chaotic.  Without laws or a string authority to maintain order, people would live in constant dear of conflict and violence.

300

What is a Democaracy AND give me an example of one. 

Government where political power comes from the people. 

EX: The United States 

300

What is REACH

RESPECT, ENTHUSIASM, ACHIEVEMENT, CITIZENSHIP, HARD WORK.

300

Why do societies create governments?

Societies create governments to establish laws, maintain order, protect people, and provide public services. Governments also help resolve conflicts and organize decisions that affect the community.

300

What is the difference between Direct Democracy & Representative Democracy 

Direct Democracy= Power belongs to ALL people

Representative Democracy= People elect representatives that represent their interests.  

400

How does the United States government reclect Montesquieu's ideas?

It is reflected in the 3 branches of goverenment. Sepreation of powers.  

Bonus Question: Name the three branches?

400

Use Inalienable in a sentence.  Creativity WILL be judged

Mr. Petties will choose the answer he likes the most. 

400

What HIGHLIGHTER color does each subject represent. 

English=Blue

History=Orange

Math=Red

Science=Green

ENS=?

Electives=?

After School=Purple 

400
Illustrate a Dictatorship 

I will choose the one I like the most

400

According to Locke, what may people do if a government repeatedly abuses its power and violates their rights?

Change or replace the government

500

What is Popular Sovereignty & which philosopher supported that idea. 

Popular Sovereignty: Power belongs to the people

Jean-Jacques Rousseau 

500

What is the Enlightenemnet? 

A period when thinkers used reason to question traditional ideas about government and society.  

Bonus Question: Name 3 Enlightenmnet Philosophers

500

How many sentences do we write in our History Notebook per prompt

5-7 sentences.  Bonus question, what has been your favorite prompt so far.

500

What is the difference between an Absolute Monarchy and a Limited/Constitutional Monarchy


Absolute Monarchy= No checks on its power. 

Limited/Constitutional Monarchy= has checks on its power through parliment, rules & laws.

500

Why are primary sources important to historians when studying the past?


Primary sources provide firsthand evidence from people who experienced an event or lived during a particular time. They help historians understand people’s experiences and perspectives, support historical claims, and learn how events unfolded.

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