Enlightenment & Philosophers
Which Enlightenment idea says people are born with basic rights like life and liberty?
Natural rights
Which revolution began in 1789 and overthrew a king?
The French Revolution
What major change happened when people moved from farms to factories?
Factory work replaced farming
What is imperialism?
When a strong country controls a weaker one
What does monotheism mean?
Belief in one god
Which philosopher believed people should question ideas to find the truth?
Socrates
Which revolution was led by enslaved people fighting for freedom?
The Haitian Revolution
Which country did the Industrial Revolution begin in?
Great Britain
Which European leader controlled the Congo?
King Leopold II
What does polytheism mean?
Belief in many gods
Who believed the best government was ruled by philosopher-kings?
Plato
Who was the main leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint L’Ouverture
Name one problem caused by the Industrial Revolution.
Child labor, pollution, poor working conditions, overcrowding
What resource was heavily taken from the Congo?
Rubber
Which religions are monotheistic? (Name one.)
Christianity, Islam, or Judaism
Which philosopher believed in balance and moderation, also called the “golden mean”?
Aristotle
Which Mexican revolutionary fought for land reform for peasants?
Emiliano Zapata
What invention helped power factories and trains?
Steam engine
What was the Scramble for Africa?
European countries competing to take African land
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law, even leaders
The Enlightenment inspired people to challenge what type of rulers?
Absolute monarchs / tyrants
What is one main idea shared by the French, Haitian, and Mexican Revolutions?
Fighting for rights, freedom, or equality
How did the Industrial Revolution change cities?
Cities grew quickly and became overcrowded
Name one negative effect of imperialism on African people.
Forced labor, loss of land, violence, exploitation
What is a tyrant?
A ruler who abuses power