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a. The Theory of Absolutism i. Absolute Monarchs: kings and queens who hold all the power within their states’ boundaries. ii. Divine Right: idea that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as God’s representative on Earth b. Growing Power of Europe Monarchs c. Crises Lead to Absolutism ~Section 2: Judeo-Christian Tradition~ Judaism -Created in God’s Image Judaism: based on the teachings on the God (Yahweh). Founded by Abraham, they studied the torah and live by the teachings. -Jewish Law Teaches Morality Ten Commandments: Christianity -The Teachings of Christianity Christianity: based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. They believe that Jesus entered the world and dies for humanity from sin. Christians believe that they’ll reach salvation by following the teachings of Jesus Christ. -The Spread of Christianity -Rome Spreads Judeo-Christian Ideas Islam Islam: based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. Followers are known as Muslims, believe that God revealed teachings to Muhammad by the angel Gabriel. -The Legacy of Monotheistic Religions -Louis Weakens the Nobles’ Authority Renaissance and Reformation Roman Catholic Church: developed by Roman Christianity. Became one of the most powerful institution in Europe. Influence all aspects of life- religion, social, and political. -Renaissance Revives Classical Ideas Renaissance: the biggest cultural movement from 1300s to 1600s. Marked the “rebirth” of art and culture. -The Reformation Challenges Church Power Reformation: a religious reform movement that began in the 16 th century. Those who wanted to reform the catholic church were called protestants, since they protested against the power and abuses of the church. -Legacy of the Renaissance and Reformation
~Section 3: Democracy Develops in England~ Reforms in Medieval England -Juries and Common Law Common Law: the basis of the legal systems in many English-speaking countries. -Magna Carta Magna Carta: Main source of traditional English respect for the individual rights and liberties. Due Process of Law: the right to have the law work in known, orderly ways. Parliament: the body of lawmaking in English settlements. -Model Parliament Parliament Grows Stronger -Conflict With the Monarch Divine Right: is the theory that a monarch’s power came from God. -Parliament Overthrows the King Establishment of Constitutional Monarchy -The Restoration -Glorious Revolution Glorious Revolution: Parliament had the right to limit the monarch’s power and to control succession to the throne. Constitutional Monarchy: the powers of the rulers are restricted by the constitution and the laws of the country. -English Bill of Rights Bill of Rights: list of the rights and freedoms of the individual -England’s Legacy
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