BJU World History Ch 15 Age of Reason

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Which philosopher is known for the statement "I think, therefore I am"?

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René Descartes

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The Age of Reason is also known as the:

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Enlightenment

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Who wrote "The Wealth of Nations," a foundational text in classical economics?

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Adam Smith

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Age of Reason? Emphasis on scientific method, Focus on religious dogma, Advocacy for individual rights, Promotion of rational thought

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Focus on religious dogma

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Which scientist formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?

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Isaac Newton

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The social contract theory, which suggests that government powers are derived from the consent of the governed, was popularized by: Voltaire, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Montesquieu

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John Locke

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Which work is associated with Voltaire? "Candide", "Leviathan", "The Social Contract", "Principia Mathematica"

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"Candide"

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Who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe, which places the Sun at the center?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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Which philosopher is known for his work on the separation of powers in government?

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Montesquieu

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The Enlightenment thinker who argued for freedom of speech and religion was: Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, René Descartes, Immanuel Kant

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Voltaire