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Who is often referred to as the "Sun King" and symbolized absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV
Which of these Enlightenment ideas did Montesquieu promote?
Montesquieu pleaded in favor of a constitutional system of government and the separation of powers, the ending of slavery, the preservation of civil liberties and the law, and the idea that political institutions ought to reflect each community's social and geographical aspects.
Which of the following was a result of the Thirty Years' War in Europe?
Switzerland and the Netherlands became independent
An absolute Monarchy is ruled by -------- and is a(n) ------- government
a king or queen - unlimited
Each branch having its own power is an example of what?
Checks and Balances
What was the main goal of absolute monarchs?
It was to restore the legitimacy of European monarchs
What was the primary belief of John Locke regarding government?
should be limited to securing the life and property of its citizens
Which of these Enlightenment thinkers focused on the idea of religious tolerance?
Voltaire
Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke would all support:
theories of government in which some or even all the people would govern.
Which Enlightenment thinker is known for advocating the separation of church and state?
Check and Balances
Which document limited the power of the English monarch in 1215?
The Magna Carta
Who was the monarch during the English Civil War?
Charles I
The "divine right" theory of monarchy suggests that rulers:
a monarch is chosen by God to rule his people
Which of these is NOT considered a natural right by a certain political philosopher we emphasized in class?
economic equality
What is the main idea behind the social contract theory?
people live together in society following an agreement that establishes moral and political rules of behavior
Which of the following is a key idea of Enlightenment thinkers?
The Enlightenment showed that human reasoning could discover truths about the world, religion, and politics and could be used to improve the lives of humankind.
Which French thinker criticized the church and promoted freedom of speech during the Enlightenment?
Francois-Marie Arouet
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Enlightenment ideas and modern democracy?
The Enlightenment brought secular thought to Europe and reshaped how people understood issues such as liberty, equality, and individual rights.
According to Locke, what is the main purpose of government?
to protect those natural rights that the individual cannot effectively protect in a state of nature
Which document is considered a cornerstone of modern democracy and was influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
The Declaration of Independence
Which philosopher is known for writing "The Social Contract"?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What did Peter the Great do to try to modernize Russia?
the requirement of Western fashion in his court (including facial hair for men), attempts to end arranged marriages and the introduction of the Julian Calendar in 1700.
Political system in which a ruler has complete authority over the government and the lives of the people.
Absolute monarchy
Why does Locke believe that civil society is formed?
government derived from an agreement between men to give up life in the state of nature in favor of life in a political or civil society
\Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of 'tabula rasa' or the mind as a blank slate?
John Locke