What was the Enlightenment?

What was the Enlightenment?

By Mrs. Horvath

​Instructions

This is a self-guided overview of the Enlightenment.

There will be some readings and some videos.

There will be questions for you to answer.

This is new, so if there are issues let me know. ​

​Watch the video below. It will stop after about a minute. Then go to the next slides and answer the questions.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains the Enlightenment?

• When people did whatever the kings thought was best.

• When people began to use thought to understand the world instead of just listening to those in power.

• When people rebelled because they were tired of being hungry.

• When scientists took over government because they understood the world better.

​Again, watch this short segment and go to the next slide to answer the question.

Draw

Use the drawing tools to circle which rights you have because of the Enlightenment.

​Finish the video. Then go to the next slide.

Poll

In your opinion, which ONE of the following was the MOST important idea to come out of the Enlightenment?

• Liberty

• Freedom

• Limited Government

• Separation of Church and State

Open Ended

Below is a list of artists from the Enlightenment. They are numbered. In the answer box, type the number and then what you think they did- it is okay to be wrong. (Example: 7-music) 1. Bach - 2. Mozart 3. Goya - 4. Cervantes - 5. Galileo - 6. Newton