Age of Enlightenment Flashcard

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The Enlightenment period is also known as the Age of ______.

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Reason

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Fill in the blank: 'Candide' is a work by ________.

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Voltaire

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Rousseau's ideas emphasize the importance of ______ in a legitimate government.

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Public opinion

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The 'Legitimate Government' in Rousseau's theory is expected to ______.

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Reflect the collective will of the people

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Which of the following best describes the role of art during the Enlightenment? To entertain, To challenge ideas, To maintain tradition, To avoid controversy

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To challenge ideas

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Enlightened Despots were rulers during which century?

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18th

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Fill in the blank: Enlightenment thinkers often challenged the authority of the _______.

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Church

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What was a result of the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason?

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Rise of democratic ideas

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Which philosopher is known for the statement 'I think, therefore I am'?

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René Descartes

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Which of the following was a key scientific figure during the Enlightenment? Albert Einstein, Galileo Galilei, Nikola Tesla, Isaac Newton

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Isaac Newton