Unit THREE - The Enlightenment

the practice of removing or prohibiting books, art, films, or other media that the government finds offensive, immoral, or harmful

• social contract
• reason
• divine right of kings
• censorship
• gravity

the gravitational force that occurs between Earth and other bodies; the force acting to pull objects toward Earth

• social contract
• reason
• divine right of kings
• censorship
• gravity

the belief that kings and queens have a God-given right to rule, and that rebellion against them is a sin

• social contract
• reason
• divine right of kings
• censorship
• gravity

the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand; logic

• social contract
• reason
• divine right of kings
• censorship
• gravity

an agreement among individuals in a society and a ruler or government; individuals give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection by the ruler or government

• social contract
• reason
• divine right of kings
• censorship
• gravity

the study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truth; literally, love of wisdom

• philosophy
• radical
• natural rights
• authoritarian
• absolute monarchy

requiring absolute obedience to a ruler or government; not allowing personal freedom

• philosophy
• radical
• natural rights
• authoritarian
• absolute monarchy

a government in which the king or queen has the unchecked authority to do whatever they want without any restrictions

• philosophy
• radical
• natural rights
• authoritarian
• absolute monarchy

favoring large or widespread changes

• philosophy
• radical
• natural rights
• authoritarian
• absolute monarchy

Which statement best describes the beliefs of the Enlightenment thinkers?

• They had faith that absolute monarchs would govern wisely and fairly.
• They believed that science and reason could improve people’s lives.
• They believed religion alone could answer all questions about life.
• They believed that the ancient Greeks and Romans knew all there was to know.