Encyclopedia Revolution

What was the significance of the Encyclopedia's existence?

• It was a sign of change to come

• It was ignored by society

• It was a collection of fairy tales

• It was a religious text

What was one of the most important archives of knowledge produced in Paris?

• The Bible

• The Encyclopedia

• The Odyssey

• The Quran

What was the primary focus of the thinkers in Paris in 1750?

• Military strategy

• Knowledge and thought

• Religious reform

• Economic policy

Who was hired to translate a two-volume English encyclopedia into French around 1750?

• Voltaire

• Denis Diderot

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

What was the main purpose of the 'Encyclopédie'?

• To entertain

• To define and alphabetize knowledge

• To create art

• To build monuments

What did the streets of Paris often turn into due to lack of paving?

• Gardens

• Pools of mud and excrement

• Playgrounds

• Markets

What was the 'Encyclopédie' a critique of?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The king and the Catholic Church

• The Renaissance

• The American Revolution

What was the significance of the 'Encyclopédie' in terms of knowledge?

• It was the first book ever written

• It was the most significant example of collective learning

• It was a collection of fairy tales

• It was a guide to cooking

What was one way the "Encyclopédie" dignified the experience of work?

• By excluding common trades

• By including trades and materials alongside philosophical ideas

• By focusing only on political ideas

• By ignoring scientific advancements

What was the atmosphere of new ideas and debate in the 18th century a precursor to?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The political revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries

• The Renaissance

• The Scientific Revolution