Vocabulary
Government separated into different branches to make sure one branch isn't too powerful.
Who was Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
King and Queen of France during the French Revolution. Ultimately was accused of treason and beheaded.
What two groups fought in the Religious Wars?
Catholics vs. Protestants
1. microscope
2. barometer
What was the Black Death?
Bubonic Plague- most fatal pandemic in history
Define: Scientific Method
The scientific method is an empirical method for acquiring knowledge that has been referred to while doing science since at least the 17th century.
Who was Maximilien Robespierre?
Leader/Dictator of France, radical, leader during the Reign of Terror.
Who was Henry VIII and what was he known for?
King of England and his 6 wives. He left the Catholic Church so he could divorce them.
What is the Social Contract?
Rosseau
“The Social Contract”
Society must agree to be governed
General will = what is best for ALL citizens
Which person is most known for beginning the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther
Define: Three Estates of France (who they were)
1st Estate: Clergy
2nd Estate: Nobility
3rd Estate: Everyone else
What was the Reign of Terror?
Time period in France. Lead by Robespierre. Goal was to protect the Revolution from threats. Resulted in 200,000 arrested and 40,000 executions.
What was England's New Act of Supremacy?
Created by Elizabeth I- Monarch is the head of the Church of England.
Who was Descartes and what did he do?
Quote "I think, therefore I am".
Creator of Rationalism- reason is the source of knowledge.
What event/action started the Reformation?
Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses.
Sun is the center and planets revolve around it.
How did the surrounding nations react to the French Revolution?
Fearful of revolutionary ideas spreading. Resulted in war.
What was the Thirty Years War?
17th century war. Originally a religious war, but became more a power struggle between European nations.
Who was Mary Wollstonecraft
Enlightenment thinker who fought for women's rights.
What was Martin Luther most upset about in his 95 Theses.
Selling of Indulgences
Define Nationalism
Loyalty and devotion to ones own nation.
What was the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
Human and civil rights document created by the National Assembly in 1789.
Religious wars began as wars on religion but turned into a what?
Power struggle
What idea did Montesquieu argue for?
Separation of Powers
Impact of Printing Press?
It allowed for the mass production of books, making knowledge more accessible.