Absolutism, Enlightenment, & Scientific Revolution
What does Absolutism mean?
a form of monarchical power that is unrestrained by all other institutions, such as churches, legislatures, or social elites.
Which event inspired all of the Atlantic Revolutions?
Enlightenment
What are natural rights?
rights that human beings possess simply because they are human
This man crowned himself emperor during the French Revolution
Napoleon Bonaparte
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo wrestling
What is rationalism?
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.
Who was the king of the British Empire at the time of the American Revolution?
King George III
What does the Divine Right of Kings mean?
Kings/queens believed they got the right to rule directly from God, not the people
This man was the main leader of the Haitians during the Haitian Revolution before being captured and killed
Toussaint Louverture
As of 1/6/2026, who is the most streamed artist on Spotify?
Ariana Grande
What 3 unalienable rights were written in the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What happened during the "Reign of Terror" stage of the French Revolution?
a period during the French Revolution when the government used violence and executions to eliminate people seen as enemies of the revolution
The ___________________ between the British and French led the French to support the American colonists during the American Revolutionary War
rivalry
This man came up with the concept of gravity
Sir Isaac Newton
What is the rat's name in Ratatouille?
Remy
What was an "enlightened absolute monarch?"
a ruler who held complete power but used Enlightenment ideas—like reason, education, and reform—to improve their country, while still keeping full control of the government.
In Latin American society, who were the Creoles?
Europeans born in the Americas
What is a coup d'etat (commonly known as a coup)?
an illegal overthrow of a government
The natural rights of life, liberty, and property were created by this man:
John Locke
In which country would you find the Great Barrier Reef?
Australia
A major effect of the French Revolution, what was the Napoleonic Code?
was a French civil code established in 1804 by Napoleon Bonaparte, aiming to unify and modernize French law, emphasizing equality before the law and property rights.
Leaders of this religion, formed as a combination of Christianity and African folk religion, were some of the first people to rebel during the Haitian Revolution.
Voodoo / vodun
This group of middle-class French people who were inspired by Enlightenment ideals and wanted to change the French "Old Regime"
Bourgeoisie
This woman was the most famous example of a queen who was an absolute monarch in Russia
Catherine the Great
What element is "Pb" on the Periodic Table?
Lead