🔴 W5. The Enlightenment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the term 'Absolute Monarch'?

• A ruler with complete authority over the government and lives of the people, often claiming divine right.

• A philosopher who applied reason to learning.

• A government where power is shared equally among citizens.

• A system where laws are based on religious doctrine.

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How did the shift from absolute monarchy to philosophy change the relationship between rulers and the people?

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According to the text, what were two main characteristics of monarchs like Louis XIV of France in the 1600s?

• They claimed divine right and had total control over government and military.

• They promoted democracy and individual rights.

• They relied on scientific reasoning for laws.

• They shared power with religious authorities.

Open Ended

How did the Scientific Revolution empower individuals to find truth for themselves?

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What is the first step to the scientific method?

• Make a hypothesis 
• State a question or problem
• Do the experiment
• Analyze the data 

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How did the advancement of printing technology contribute to the spread of information during the Enlightenment?

• It made books more expensive and rare.

• It limited the number of publications.

• It lowered the cost of books, increasing publications and literacy.

• It restricted access to information.

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and information to people much faster than ever

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Which of the following statements best describes the function of coffeehouses during the Enlightenment?

• They were exclusive to the aristocracy and limited debate.

• They served as informal 'Penny Universities' for all social classes to exchange information.

• They were primarily places for entertainment and leisure.

• They were government-controlled centers for spreading propaganda.

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How did salons contribute to women's roles in society?

• They provided a platform for women to engage in intellectual discussions

• They reinforced traditional gender roles

• They excluded women from public life

• They focused solely on domestic duties

Multiple Choice

Which countries were primary centers of the Enlightenment in 17th-18th century Europe?

• France, Britain, and the Dutch Republic

• Spain, Italy, and Russia

• Germany, Austria, and Sweden

• Portugal, Poland, and Hungary

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Which of the following factors best explains why the Enlightenment emerged specifically in Europe during the mid-1600s to late 1700s?

• The rise of literacy and urbanization

• The decline of autocracy in Asia

• The expansion of the Ottoman Empire

• The isolation of indigenous cultures in the Americas

Multiple Choice

Why was the Enlightenment period significant in shaping modern society?

• It promoted scientific thinking and individual rights.

• It led to the decline of all religions.

• It discouraged education and literacy.

• It focused only on economic growth.

Open Ended

Why did the Enlightenment emerge in Europe during the mid-1600s to late 1700s? Use evidence from at least three different historical circumstances to support your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Enlightenment on society?

• It encouraged scientific inquiry and individual rights.

• It led to the decline of all religious beliefs.

• It promoted absolute monarchy and censorship.

• It discouraged education and innovation.

Open Ended

Why do new ideas often spark change, and do these changes last?