The Enlightenment Explained

What is the main focus of the video?

• The scientific method

• The Enlightenment in Europe

• The growth of absolutism

• The French Revolution

Who were some of the key figures mentioned in the video?

• Galileo and Kepler

• Montesquieu and Voltaire

• Newton and Rousseau

• Locke and Smith

Who argued for the separation of powers in government?

• Galileo

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Which philosopher criticized religious intolerance in France?

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Didero

• Hume

What was the purpose of the encyclopedia?

• To spread Enlightenment ideas

• To critique society and religion

• To catalog scientific discoveries

• To challenge political systems

What economic principles did Adam Smith advocate for?

• Mercantilism and state intervention

• Laissez-faire and free trade

• Socialism and central planning

• Protectionism and government control

What belief did Voltaire popularize?

• Atheism

• Deism

• Christianity

• Pietism

How did the Enlightenment impact religious belief?

• It strengthened religious institutions

• It led to the rise of atheism

• It emphasized personal piety

• It had no impact on religious belief