Enlightenment
By Amy C Gilstrap
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Last updated almost 4 years ago
36 Questions
6 points
6
Question 1
1.
Which European empires had property on more than one continent?
Which European empires had property on more than one continent?
1 point
1
Question 2
2.
Which empire controlled trade between Europe, Asia and Africa?
Which empire controlled trade between Europe, Asia and Africa?
1 point
1
Question 3
3.
Only people who had similar beliefs and values were invited to salons.
Only people who had similar beliefs and values were invited to salons.
6 points
6
Question 4
4.
The hostesses of salons were not just having people over to hang out.
They paid special attention to the food they served, the music that was playing, and the art and decor of their homes on the day of a gathering.
The How would you prepare your house (it can your pretend house) if you were going to host a salon event?
Tell me about the music you would play, the food you would serve and what the layout of the room or rooms would be so that people would be encouraged to discuss, debate and learn from each other.
If you want to add pictures to this you may.
The hostesses of salons were not just having people over to hang out.
They paid special attention to the food they served, the music that was playing, and the art and decor of their homes on the day of a gathering.
The How would you prepare your house (it can your pretend house) if you were going to host a salon event?
Tell me about the music you would play, the food you would serve and what the layout of the room or rooms would be so that people would be encouraged to discuss, debate and learn from each other.
If you want to add pictures to this you may.
10 points
10
Question 5
5.
The invitation list to a salon would have people who did not always think alike. This would make the discussions and debates very lively. Ultimately the goal was for each person to have learned something from the other attendees.
Give me a list of 5 people (historical or current) who you would invite to your salon party. Explain why you would invite each one of them (what could they add to the conversation?)
You may include pictures of your guests if you would like.
The invitation list to a salon would have people who did not always think alike. This would make the discussions and debates very lively. Ultimately the goal was for each person to have learned something from the other attendees.
Give me a list of 5 people (historical or current) who you would invite to your salon party. Explain why you would invite each one of them (what could they add to the conversation?)
You may include pictures of your guests if you would like.
1 point
1
Question 6
6.
Some salon gatherings would have a central theme or question. What is one topic you would like to see debated between your guests?
Some salon gatherings would have a central theme or question. What is one topic you would like to see debated between your guests?
1 point
1
Question 7
7.
| arrow_right_alt | Used science to study people and government, wanted to improve society | |
| arrow_right_alt | studied the stars to make better maps and calenders; realized the sun was the center of the univerise |
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Question 8
8.
Why did the Catholic Church ban the Encylopedia?
Why did the Catholic Church ban the Encylopedia?
1 point
1
Question 9
9.
What do YOU think life was like for man in the "state of nature", or the time before government?
Explain in writing OR draw a picture showing how people would treat eachother if there were no government at all.
What do YOU think life was like for man in the "state of nature", or the time before government?
Explain in writing OR draw a picture showing how people would treat eachother if there were no government at all.
1 point
1
Question 10
10.
Everyone has to sign a social contract.
Everyone has to sign a social contract.
1 point
1
Question 11
11.
What does the social contract theory explain?
What does the social contract theory explain?
1 point
1
Question 12
12.
Give me an example of a person in power who rules with a Hobbes attitude.
Give me an example of a person in power who rules with a Hobbes attitude.
2 points
2
Question 13
13.
Why does Hobbes think an absolute monarchy is best?
Why does Hobbes think an absolute monarchy is best?
3 points
3
Question 14
14.
Click on your natural rights according to Locke.
Click on your natural rights according to Locke.
1 point
1
Question 15
15.
What should you do if the government fails to protect your rights?
What should you do if the government fails to protect your rights?
1 point
1
Question 16
16.
| arrow_right_alt | makes laws, passes a budget, proposes taxes | |
| arrow_right_alt | carries out laws, controls the military | |
| arrow_right_alt | makes sure everything is constitutional |
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1
Question 17
17.
What questions do you have about our government system?
What questions do you have about our government system?
1 point
1
Question 18
18.
What changes would you make to our government?
What changes would you make to our government?
1 point
1
Question 19
19.
Consider Voltaire's quote. What are your thoughts on the Freedom of Speech.?
Consider Voltaire's quote. What are your thoughts on the Freedom of Speech.?
1 point
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Question 20
20.
In a system where there are limits on what people can say... who should get to decide what is allowed and not allowed?
In a system where there are limits on what people can say... who should get to decide what is allowed and not allowed?
1 point
1
Question 21
21.
What would you do with absolute power as a ruler of a small kingdom?
What would you do with absolute power as a ruler of a small kingdom?
1 point
1
Question 22
22.
How would making nobles live at the palace of Versailles be a way to control them?
How would making nobles live at the palace of Versailles be a way to control them?
3 points
3
Question 23
23.
Click on the ways that Louis XIV exercised absolute power..
Click on the ways that Louis XIV exercised absolute power..
1 point
1
Question 24
24.
Look at the quote under Louis XIV. What does he mean by this quote?
Look at the quote under Louis XIV. What does he mean by this quote?
1 point
1
Question 25
25.
Why do you think both Peter the Great and Louis XIV focused on controlling their nobles?
Why do you think both Peter the Great and Louis XIV focused on controlling their nobles?
1 point
1
Question 26
26.
Which dynasty was overthrown by the Qing?
Which dynasty was overthrown by the Qing?
1 point
1
Question 27
27.
What is a coup d'etat?
What is a coup d'etat?
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1
Question 28
28.
Do people have rights under a dictatorship?
Do people have rights under a dictatorship?
1 point
1
Question 29
29.
What did the Tokugawa Shogunate have in common with European absolute monarchies?
What did the Tokugawa Shogunate have in common with European absolute monarchies?
1 point
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Question 30
30.
Name a modern country governed by a theocracy. ( you can google it)
Name a modern country governed by a theocracy. ( you can google it)
1 point
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Question 31
31.
| arrow_right_alt | first time a king's power was limited by nobles, establised trials by jury | |
| arrow_right_alt | Brought William and Mary to the throne of England; constitutional monarchy established | |
| arrow_right_alt | Limited the power of English kings and protected the individual rights of citizens |
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Question 32
32.
What is a constitution?
What is a constitution?
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Question 33
33.
How is a constitutional government different from an absolute monarchy?
How is a constitutional government different from an absolute monarchy?
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Question 34
34.
| arrow_right_alt | allowed religious freedom and improved schools and the justice system but kept serfdom | |
| arrow_right_alt | planned to end serfdom but gave nobles even more power in order to save her own postion | |
| arrow_right_alt | Ended serfdom but his reforms were undone after his death |
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Question 35
35.
What kinds of reforms did enlightend despots make?
What kinds of reforms did enlightend despots make?
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Question 36
36.
Should Enlightened Despots be praised for their good deeds or villafied for the conquest and partition of Poland? Or is there an area in between? Explain your answer.
Should Enlightened Despots be praised for their good deeds or villafied for the conquest and partition of Poland? Or is there an area in between? Explain your answer.