The Age of absolutism and the Rise of Science and Enlightenment Thoughts Flashcards
What was the age of absolutism?
a period of time (1550 - 1800) where the emergence of “Absolute Monarchs” appeared
What are absolute monarchs?
monarch with complete control
what were the 3 absolution monarch ideologys?
- strong government
- strong military
- mercantilism
example of tech that helped during age of absolutism:
magnetic compass
astrolabe
sextant
science of cartography
what was the commercial revolution?
European economy based on trade
how did the Columbine exchange effect the AoA?
it brought great amount of wealth which helped fund the military and public works which gave more control to monarchs
what was the scientific revolution?
series of events that marked the emergence of modern science during the early modern world
when the did SR start and how?
The SR started in 1543 and it started with Copernicus’ book which brought the idea that earth was not at the center of the universe and that the sun was
When did the SR end and how?
the SR ended in 1687 and it ended with Newton’s book principia
what was principia about?
the principal of natural law
When and where was the first science group organized?
The Accademia dei Lincei was founded in 1603 and in rome
Which academy was funded?
Academie de Sciences in Paris was founded in 1660 y Louis VIX which was provided with financial support.
Which academy was not funded?
The Royal Society of London in London was founded in 1992 and was chartered by King Charles II but wasn’t funded which made money one of it’s reoccurring problems as people had to fund themselves and the activities of the society
Who was Louis XIV?
Louis XIV is one of the most famous absolute rulers. He became ruler at the age of 5 and gained absolute power at the age of 23. He created the Versailles.
What was Versailles?
It was a grand and lavished castle built by Louis XIV which he built to keep his enemies in. Versailles was not cheap to build yet the French people didn’t mind him gaining more power and increasing debt as her brought them pride. He was able to fund for the castle with the help of the columbian exchange.
