Enlightenment

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What does "enlightenment" mean?

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Enlightenment refers to the state of having deep understanding or insight, often associated with spiritual or intellectual awakening.

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Which philosopher coined the term "Enlightenment"?

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Immanuel Kant

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What governmental principle was Baron de Montesquieu famous for pushing?

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Separation of powers

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What is "Separation of Powers"?

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The concept of dividing the powers of government into separate branches

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Which Enlightenment philosopher was famous for criticizing religion's role in government?

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Voltaire

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What does "Separation between church and state" mean?

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The concept that government and religious institutions should operate separately and independently of each other.

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Which of these Enlightenment philosophers was a famous economist? Options: Immanuel Kant, Rene Descartes, Voltaire, Adam Smith

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Adam Smith

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What is a "free market"?

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A free market is a system in which prices are determined by supply and demand, with little or no government control.

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What does "Laissez-Faire" mean?

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A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering.

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What is a "social contract"?

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Implicit agreement among the members of a society and their government to cooperate for social benefits