Absolute Monarchs
Who was often referred to as the "Sun King" and symbolized absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV
Which philosopher is known for writing "The Social Contract"?
Rousseau
Which document limited the power of the English monarch in 1215?
What is Magna Carta
What is an absolute monarchy?
A government ruled by a king or queen with centralized power.
What is a key idea of Enlightenment thinkers?
individual rights
What was the primary belief behind the "divine right" theory of monarchy?
Rulers get their power from God.
Which Enlightenment thinker promoted separation of powers?
Montesquieu
Which document is considered a cornerstone of modern democracy and was influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
U.S. Constitution
Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke would all support what kind of government structure?
Limiting government power
Which of these ideas did Montesquieu promote?
Separation of powers
Who was the monarch during the English Civil War?
Charles I
Which French thinker criticized the church and promoted freedom of speech?
Voltaire
Which political system centralized power under a king or queen?
Absolutism
Each branch having its own power is an example of what?
Checks and balances
Why does John Locke believe civil society is formed?
To protect rights
Which ruler tried to modernize Russia by westernizing it and building a strong navy?
Peter the Great
Who is known for advocating the idea of "tabula rasa" or the mind as a blank slate?
John Locke
John Locke’s ideas about natural rights and the social contract greatly influenced which historical document?
What is Declaration of Independence
What is the main idea behind the social contract theory?
People agree to form governments for protection.
Which of these is NOT considered a natural right by John Locke?
Wealth
What was the result of the Thirty Years' War in Europe?
Shifted power to France.
Which Enlightenment thinker is known for advocating the separation of church and state?
Voltaire
Absolutism is a system in which a ruler has _____________ over the government and the lives of the people.
Complete authority
According to Locke, what is the main purpose of government?
Protect life, liberty, and property.
True or False: The Enlightenment was a movement focused on challenging traditional religious beliefs.
True