Chapter 1 Section 2 Vocabulary Flashcards
The most radical of the enlightened despots. He travels in disguise among the peasants, in a attempt to understand their problems
Joseph the second
A book written by Voltaire in which the hero travels across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas in search of the best of all possible worlds
Candide
A composer who wrote complex pieces of music for the organ choirs
Johann Sebastian Bach
A composer who wrote such works as water music and the Messiah
George Frederick handel
A brilliant musician who started composing at age 6.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A famous English author who wrote the novel Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
And informal social gathering I wish writers, artists, philosophers, and others exchanged ideas.
Salon
Absolute rulers who use their power to bring about political and social change
Enlightened despot
grand ornate style of art and architecture
Baroque