Absolutism vs Enlightnment

Identify the forth main principle of the Enlightment period: hope, progress, natural law and...

• Security

• Right to Vote

• Equity

• Reason

In an Absolutist government, the Monarch gives the power to the people, specially to the church and feudal lords.

• True

• False

This natural right establishes that everyone should feel safe and secure in every part of their life. (house, work, school, church, etc) Which of the following is that natural right?

• Power to the People

• Absolute Power

• Security

• Hope

Reason and critical thinking in economy, politics, society and culture, are part of the definition of the Absolutist Government.

• True

• False

The Enlightenment movement also wanted to examine, challenge and improve diverse social aspects, such as: Governemnt, Religion and...

• Economy

• Justice

• Education

• Health System

The Goal of the enlightment government are:

Material well – being; social justice

• True

• False

When we have a sudden and transformative event that attempts to change a nation, a region or society, we are talking about

• Succesfull Government

• Revolution

• Political change

• Porpuse of Government

Some of the most relevant and defining aspects of the Government during the Enlightment period are: Centralized army, Control of everything: church, institutions and local powers, Nobility subjugation among others.

• True

• False

The King of France Louis XIV was identified or he had the nickname of

• The Absolute King

• King of Kings

• The Sun King

• "The King"

●Reason and critical thinking in economy, politics, society and culture.

●Reestablish the natural rights.

●In the state the different social estates (nobles, clergy and third estate) must participate.

All these are part of the definition of the Enlightment

• True

• False