THE Enlightenment Flashcards

1
Q

Continent where the Enlightenment began

A

Europe

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2
Q

Obtaining something through family ties

A

heredity

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3
Q

some enlightenment thinkers were afraid of this

A

democracy

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4
Q

Famous city where people gathered protection

A

Paris

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5
Q

the kind of authority a king had over citizens

A

ABSOLUTE power

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6
Q

an agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protection

A

social contract

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7
Q

Life with complete freedom, no rules, and no government.

A

State of mature

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8
Q

The idea that a country´s leader should be chosen by the citizens by election.

A

Republicanism

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9
Q

If the government fails to protect citizens, citizens have the right to revolt

A

Consent of government

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10
Q

American Document that recognized natural rights

A

constitution

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11
Q

fundamental, basic rights people are born with.

A

natural rights

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12
Q

a place where people gathered to discuss philosophy

A

Salon

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13
Q

A period of time when people developed new ideas about human existence and human rights.

A

Enlightenment

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