Flashcard on the Enlightenment

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What did the Enlightenment ideals challenge?

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The roles of monarchs and church leaders

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What concept led to the breakup of empires and the emergence of new forms of government during the Enlightenment? Options: Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism

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Nationalism

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What was one of the common aims of the revolutions during the Enlightenment? Options: Expansion of empires, Independence from imperial powers, Strengthening of monarchies, Preservation of traditional religion

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Independence from imperial powers

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What did the Enlightenment thinkers conclude about natural laws?

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They governed both social and political spheres

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What is Voltaire best known for?

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His social satire Candide

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What was the main focus of the group known as the philosophes' exploration?

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Social, political, and economic theories

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What did Deists believe about the natural laws set by divinity?

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They could be best understood through reason and scientific inquiry

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Who was known for defending Deism in "The Age of Reason" as well as being the author of Common Sense?

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Thomas Paine

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The 'Declaration of Sentiments' declared that "All men and women are created equal" as well as demanded the right for women to _____?

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The right to vote and hold office

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Which country was the first to ban the slave trade?

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Denmark