Enlightenment Quiz

What was the Enlightenment primarily a movement of?

• Political leaders

• Intellectuals

• Artists

• Soldiers

Which revolution greatly influenced the Enlightenment?

• Industrial Revolution

• French Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

• American Revolution

In which century did the Enlightenment begin?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

What does individualism emphasize according to the Enlightenment?

• Group authority

• Individual freedom

• Economic power

• Military strength

What sparked the Enlightenment period?

• Wars and conflicts

• Ideas of prominent philosophers

• Economic crises

• Religious movements

What was not a characteristic of indigenous populations?

• Strong central authority

• Collective ideals

• Group focus

• Lack of individual rule

Which fields saw advancements during the Scientific Revolution?

• Literature and art

• Math, chemistry, physics, and biology

• Politics and economics

• Music and theater

What is the Feudal System?

• A system where everyone is equal

• A structured system of society based on power and authority

• A system where wealth is distributed equally

• A system with no hierarchy

What did European philosophers develop theories about?

• The role of technology in society

• The role of government and the nature of human beings

• The importance of art in society

• The role of sports in society

Which of the following is NOT a question philosophers have considered over the centuries?

• What are humans like?

• What is the nature of society?

• What is our role in society?

• What is the best type of music?