Government & Religion
People began to question the divine right of kings. Who were the leaders of this change in thought?
Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke, Voltaire, and Montesquieu
What happened to the population as farming developed?
Population increased
What theme of geography describes where a place is located on Earth using coordinates or relative location?
Location
What was the divine right of kings replaced by?
Government based on reason, consent of the governed, or popular sovereignty
What types of locations did hunters/gatherers prefer and why?
Places where multiple environments met, providing access to diverse food sources
What theme of geography groups areas together that share common characteristics such as climate, culture, or landforms?
Region
What is secularism? Where do we see this happen?
Separation of religion from government; seen in governments limiting religious influence
They looked for places where multiple environments met. This provided what for them?
Reliable food and resources
What theme of geography looks at the physical and human characteristics that make a place unique?
Place
What are the benefits of “separation of church and state”?
Religious freedom, reduced conflict, fair governance
What resources were used in different regions of the world to create stable farming communities?
Fertile land, water, domesticated plants and animals, and tools
What theme of geography studies how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another?
Movement
What happens when a government forces a particular religion onto people?
Resentment, rebellion, and oppression
What did the religions that had population growth have in common?
They supported agriculture and food stability
What theme of geography examines how humans adapt to and modify their environment?
Human-Environment Interaction