The Enlightenment Day 1

Open Ended

In what ways do you think the ideas of the Enlightenment continue to influence our society today?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following institutions played a significant role in spreading Enlightenment ideas?

• Cambridge & Oxford

• Royal Society of London

• Laurentian Library

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Which of the following were common features of Enlightenment salons?

• Informal gatherings at private houses

• All social classes were equal

• Women often played a leading role

• All of the above

Open Ended

How did coffeehouses contribute to the social atmosphere of the Enlightenment?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following novels is NOT mentioned as an example of Enlightenment literature?

• Robinson Crusoe

• Don Quixote

• Arabian Nights

• Pride and Prejudice

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most closely associated with spreading Enlightenment ideas?

• Printing press

• Steam engine

• Cotton gin

• Telegraph

Open Ended

How did the cultural achievements of the Enlightenment challenge the norms of their time?