Enlightenment Flashcard

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What was the Enlightenment primarily a movement of?

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Intellectuals

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Which revolution greatly influenced the Enlightenment? Options: Industrial Revolution, French Revolution, Scientific Revolution, American Revolution

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Scientific Revolution

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In which century did the Enlightenment begin? Options: 15th century, 16th century, 17th century, 18th century

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17th century

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What does individualism emphasize according to the Enlightenment?

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Individual freedom

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What sparked the Enlightenment period? Options: Wars and conflicts, Economic crises, Religious movements

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Ideas of prominent philosophers

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What was not a characteristic of indigenous populations?

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Strong central authority

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Which fields saw advancements during the Scientific Revolution? Options: Literature and art, Math, chemistry, physics, and biology, Politics and economics, Music and theater

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Math, chemistry, physics, and biology

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What is the Feudal System?

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A structured system of society based on power and authority

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What did European philosophers develop theories about? Options: The role of technology in society, The role of government and the nature of human beings, The importance of art in society, The role of sports in society

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The role of government and the nature of human beings

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Which of the following is NOT a question philosophers have considered over the centuries?
Options:
What are humans like?
What is the nature of society?
What is our role in society?
What is the best type of music?

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What is the best type of music?