CH 2 Sec 2 World History – Flashcards
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censorship
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restricting access to ideas and information (ban and burn books)
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salons
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informal social gatherings at which writers, artists, philosophes, and others exchanged ideas
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rococo
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personal, elegant style of art architecture made popular during the mid-1700s that featured design with the shapes of leaves, shells, and flowers
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enlightment despot
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absolute rulers who used their power to bring about political & social change.
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baroque
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ornate style of art and architecture popular in the 1600-1700s
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Frederick the Great
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was a king of Prussia, kept tight control over subjects but gave freedom of press & religious tolerance
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Joseph II
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an enlightment despot who traveled in disguise to learn the problems of his subject
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Catherine the Great
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Empress if Russia, critisized institution of serfdom & abolish torture
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As Enlightment ideas spread across Europe, what cultural and political changes took place?
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Many European citizens began to rethink concepts that had become accepted norms of society
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What did those opposed to Enlightment ideas do to stop the spreading of information?
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Using censorship by banning and burning books and imprisoning writers.
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How did the arts and literature change as Enlightment ideas spread?
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As the Enlightenment Ideas spread, many composers and musicians were inspired to create new forms of music. Art also transitioned from Baroque to Rococo style. From this a new musical form called "classical" came about and also ballets and operas.
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How did the ideas of " just society" change during the Age of Reason?
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Before ideas were scientific and rational, during the Age of Reason Enlightment thinkers taught that people should ensure in social justice and happiness in the world.
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Why were the philosophes interested in sharing their beliefs with European rulers?
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During this enlightenment, rulers were trying to reform the old policies of government and therefore make them stronger.
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During this time, why did change occur slowly for most Europeans?
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Most Europeans were peasants in small villages. Also they were untouched by upper or even middle class culture. Ideas of Enlightenment slowly seeped in these villages and some tried to get rid of the old order while others resisted the change.
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Explain the differences between baroque and rococo, and how these styles were reflected in art.
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Baroque art was huge, colorful, and exciting.They glorified historic battles or the lives of saints. Rococo art was personal, elegant, light, and charming. Showed noble subjects in rural setttings, surrounded by happy servants and pets .
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What did Frederick the Great mean when he said, " In my kingdom, everyone can go to heaven in his own fashion"?
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He had religious tolerance and his disdain for torture showed Frederick's genuine belief in enlightened reform.
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What actions might peasants take as they learn more about ideas such as equality?
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While some peasants sought to topple the old order, others resisted efforts bring about change.
