World History Study Guide from 1648
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This is the growing list of study terms for World history, from 1648 (the same midpoint used by the CLEP exams) to the present.
This should grow to about 500 terms -- about half non-honors and half honors -- and every term should be described in the table. An examination on this material will be given in late December 2011 or early January 2012.
Regular/non-honors study terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| The Enlightenment | Characterized by rationalist philosophers challenging assumed beliefs up till the enlightenment. Possibly caused by the Scientific Revolution's ability to explain the universe. Highlights include Voltaire, Hume, Descartes, Kant, Smith, Burke, Jefferson, Locke, and Diderot. |
| John Locke | 1632-1704 Famous English enlightenment philosopher. Created idea of Government's Social Contract. Created idea of "Social Contract" that prompted protestant rebellion in England and American Revolution. |
| Voltaire | 1694-1778 Famous French Enlightenment philosopher. Voltaire taught of absolute freedom, but resulting revolution devolved into mindless bloodshed. Nevertheless Voltaire was the leader of the enlightenment and greatest figure in the Enlightenment. |