A.P.E.H. - Chapter 17 Terms and Reading Questions

The Enlightenment

Instructions: Identify all of the following terms, people and events. Be sure to address the 5 W’s (who, what, when, where, and why) and then categorize them according to the six categories of history.

Layout:

Term / Detailed Definition
Judaism
Don’t for get to categorize them / Use the textbook, internet and class notes to address the 5 W’s. Remember you need to be detailed, but it should not be more then 3-5 sentences.
Who – (1) are they or (2) was involved?
Where and When – be sure you include dates and time periods (gen. dates are fine)
What – (1) did they do or happened?
Why – (1) did they do it or did it happen?
Significance - why do we study them/it? Why are they/is it important?

Part 1 – The Enlightenment: (TB pgs 550-573, RQs 1-5)

Reading 1 – pgs 550-558

Reading 2 – pgs 558-566

Reading 3 – pgs 567-575

PhilosophesPhysiocratsEnlightenmentTabula Rasa

Diesmlaissez-fairenatural rightssalons

the social contractseparation of powerspopular sovereigntytoleration

Part 2 – Rocco and Enlightened Absolutism:

Reading 1 – 575-580 – Art Journal

Reading 2 – 580-590

Enlightened despotismFredrick the Great (Prus)Joseph II (Aus)King George III

Catherine the GreatPartitions of Poland (

Reading Questions:

Use these questions to help you identify the significant information in your reading. We will not cover all of the material in class, thus you should either be outlining or answering these questions as you read to help yourself retain the information. If you have questions on assigned reading, or are having a hard time answer any of these questions be sure to bring them up in class the day after the reading was assigned. This type of textbook work is an expectation, as this is a college class I will not be collecting it, however if you do not do it you are not likely to pass this class or the AP European History Exam.

  1. What people, events and inventions helped to shape the ideas of the Enlightenment?
  2. How did the Enlightenment impact Christianity, Judaism and Islam?
  3. In what ways did the Enlightenment change European society? Give specific examples.
  4. Why did it take so long for the ideas of the Enlightenment to spread to the lower classes? How did this impact the development of “enlightenment governments”.
  5. What role did women play in the Enlightenment? How did this effect women’s rights?
  6. Explain the term, enlightened absolutism (despotism), identify two examples and explain what they did to be considered an enlightened despot?
  7. What was Eastern Europe like at the end of the 18th century? Why was it so different from Western Europe?