Complete IB DP History lesson on Enlightenment & Absolutism in Catherine the Great’s Russia. Includes Paper 3 skills, student activities, and exam practice. Aligned to new curriculum.

This comprehensive Regional Study 2 resource covers 1600-1800 European history with focus on how Enlightenment ideas emerged under Russian absolutism. Perfect for Paper 3 preparation and historical argument evaluation.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✓ Intellectual foundations (Ancient Greece/Rome, Renaissance, Scientific Revolution)
✓ Political conditions analysis (Absolutism, censorship, patronage)
✓ Religious factors (Reformation impact, Orthodox Church, toleration)
✓ Key individuals (Voltaire, Diderot, Montesquieu, Beccaria, Catherine)
✓ One Paper 3 exam-style question
✓ Student debate activities and judgment exercises
✓ Source evaluation framework

CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT:
• IB DP History Paper 3: Regional Study 2 - Europe
• Historical argument evaluation skills
• Source analysis and perspective assessment
• Thesis formation with evidence-based conclusions

IDEAL FOR:
• IB History teachers seeking ready-to-use lessons
• Students preparing for Paper 3 examinations
• Classroom debates and critical thinking activities
• Homework assignments and revision materials

Perfect for grades 11-12, AP History, or advanced high school history courses. Download includes printable worksheets and digital-friendly formats.

Keywords: IB History, Enlightenment, Catherine the Great, Absolutism, Russia, Paper 3, Historical Arguments, 18th Century, European History, Lesson Plan