Enlightenment Quizizz

What major historical event led to the Enlightenment?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

What is a philosopher?

• A scientist who studies plants

• A thinker of the Enlightenment period

• A person who writes novels

• A musician from the Renaissance

What did Thomas Hobbes believe about people?

• People are naturally kind and generous

• People are naturally bad and greedy

• People are naturally wise and fair

• People are naturally peaceful and loving

Why did governments attack the Encyclopedia?

• It supported the monarchy

• It criticized the church, government, and legal systems

• It was poorly written

• It was too expensive

Which of the following was NOT a topic covered by the Encyclopedia?

• Art

• Science

• Sports

• Government

The Encyclopedia was a product of which intellectual movement?

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Romantic Era

Who were the people that used new ideas to change society during the Enlightenment?

• Scientists

• Reformers

• Artists

• Politicians

What did philosophers want to change?

• Technology

• Fashion

• Society

• Language

What rights did John Locke believe were naturally given to all people?

• Life, LIberty, Money

• All of these

• Life, Pursuit of Happiness, Land

• Liberty, Life, Property

What did reformers use to change society during the Enlightenment?

• Old ideas

• New ideas

• Traditional methods

• Ancient texts