Word Wall - Unit 4

Vocabulary terms and definitions from Unit 4 Word Wall covering historical and political concepts.

Enlightenment

Time of new intellectual thought that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems

Monarchy

A form of government wherein a group (usually a family, referred to as a "dynasty") heads up the country, and a monarch (king or queen) is put in charge

Absolutism

The political belief that one ruler should hold all the power within a country, including religious and social aspects

Marginalized

A person, group or concept is kept powerless and insignificant, on the outer edge of society or culture

Revolution

Sudden or significant change in the old ways – could be political, scientific, social, religious, economic, etc.

Enlightenment

Time of new intellectual thought that stressed reason and thought and the power of individuals to solve problems

Monarchy

A form of government wherein a group (usually a family, referred to as a "dynasty") heads up the country, and a monarch (king or queen) is put in charge

Absolutism

The political belief that one ruler should hold all the power within a country, including religious and social aspects

Marginalized

A person, group or concept is kept powerless and insignificant, on the outer edge of society or culture

Revolution

Sudden or significant change in the old ways – could be political, scientific, social, religious, economic, etc.