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100
These two subject areas made rapid advances during the Scientific Revolution
Science and Mathematics
100
The Enlightenment began here
Britain
100
Who is this Enlightenment thinker and what was his thought on government?
Montesquieu - Separation of Powers
100
These are the four groups that comprise the Feudal Pyramid of Power - from bottom to top.
Peasants, Knights, Nobles, King(s)
100
The Scientific Revolution took place during these years
1500-1700
200
An intellectual movement where thinkers used reason and the scientific method to help them understand their world.
The Enlightenment
200
The Enlightenment spread to this country
France
200
Name & philosophy on people?
Russeau - People are born good, independent, and compassionate.
200
This is another name for the Knights.
Vassals
200
The Enlightenment took place during these years
1685 - 1815
300
The Enlightenment is also referred to as this
Age of Reason
300
This man, was an enlightened despot from Austria
Louis II of Austria
300
Name and government belief?
Voltaire - government should be SECULAR (have no religious connection)
300
These people were the absolute monarchs who gave their people more rights and freedoms while still maintaining their power
Enlightened Despots
300
This absolute monarch came to power in 1762 in Russia
Catherine the Great
400
ONE way the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are connected.
1. Used reason and logic to try to solve problems and mysteries of the world.
2. Challenged traditional/old beliefs
400
Name and TWO beliefs regarding government AND people
Locke; Government - king or government should be ruled by social contract (an agreement between the people and the government); People - all men had three natural rights (life, liberty, and property)
400
These men and/or women are Absolute Monarchs.
kings/queens who have complete power over their governments
500
philosophes is the French word referring to these.
The French word for "philosophers" - Referring to the men thinkers from all social classes that were part of the enlightenment.
500
Name and Beliefs on the relationship between government and economy (french term necessary for full points!)
Smith - Laissez-faire: belief that government should have very little involvement in the economy
500
TWO of the four areas that were controlled by Catherine the Great of Russia.
1. Russian Orthodox Church
2. government
3. court system
4. military