Vocabulary
The historical period when reason and science were emphasized in society.
The Enlightenment
The Father of the Enlightenment
John Locke
What is the process of using logic and critical thinking to form conclusions or judgments called?
Reasoning
What institution did Enlightenment thinkers often criticize for its influence over politics and education?
Catholic Church
A system of government where a king or queen has complete and unlimited power, without being restricted by laws or a constitution
Absolute Monarchy
The three natural rights John Locke believed in
Life, liberty, property
What did Enlightenment thinkers encourage people to do instead of accepting traditional beliefs without question?
Think for themselves
What book was translated into many languages during the Enlightenment, making it more accessible to the general public?
Bible
The percentage of people who are able to read and write
Literacy rate
What type of government did John Locke NOT support?
Absolute monarchy
Government laws should be based on...
Reason
What is the name of the leader of the Catholic Church?
Pope
The process of making an area more city-like, usually through an increase in population
Urbanization
What should be the main purpose of government, according to Locke?
To protect peoples' natural rights
Government should be based upon the c__________ of the people.
What did Enlightenment thinkers advocate for in relation to the Church's influence on government?
Separation of church and state
The "Father of the Enlightenment." His works inspired many Enlightenment thinkers and helped shape modern democracy.
John Locke
Which document was influenced by John Locke's ideas?
The Declaration of Independence
What was a significant effect of the Enlightenment?
American and French Revolutions
The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from..
those who are governed.