Chp3: Vocabulary Review Flashcards
lavishly
in an expensive manner, spending or owning much more than is necessary
feudal system
the economic and social system of medieval Europe. Lords received land from the ruler and serfs worked the land for the lord
illiterate
unable to read
privileged
having special rights and benefits not given to all people
philosophes
educated people who had theories about society and government
absolute monarchy
rule by a sovereign with unlimited power, one who is above the law
democracy
a government that answers to the wishes of the people
tithe
one tenth of one’s annual income or produce from land
bias
favoring one viewpoint without reason
artisan
a craftsperson
inflation
a situation in which the price of goods rises quickly
monopoly
the exclusive right to sell a product to a group of people
tariff
a tax
toll
a charge to use a road or bridge
infrastructure
the roads, canals, and other means of communication and travel within a country
to simulate
to recreate
Calvinist
Protestants who followed the strict philosophy of John Calvin
deficit
the money the government is short each year after it pays its bills
scandal
something that draws public attention and criticism
portfolio
the area of responsibility of a government official, for example defense or the budget
catalyst
something that helps other things to change
salon
a meeting of intellectuals to discuss exciting ideas
reason
the ability to think critically and draw logical conclusions
bigotry
prejudice
