The Age Of Enlightenment - The French Revolution

The video explores the French Revolution's origins in 1789, influenced by Enlightenment ideas. It highlights the roles of thinkers like Locke and Rousseau in shaping revolutionary thought and discusses Voltaire's symbolic reburial in the Pantheon. The video also examines the unintended consequences of Enlightenment ideas, such as religious fanaticism, and concludes with the lasting impact of the Enlightenment on modern life, emphasizing personal happiness and reason.

Which document from the French Revolution reflects Enlightenment ideas?

• The Communist Manifesto

• The US Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Rights of Man and the Citizen

Which philosopher was influential in the early stages of the French Revolution for his ideas on constitutional monarchy?

• Locke

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Hobbes

What symbolic act did the revolutionaries perform to honor Voltaire?

• Erecting a statue in his honor

• Naming a city after him

• Publishing his works

• Moving his remains to the Pantheon

How did the Enlightenment influence modern society according to the video?

• By promoting religious fanaticism

• By encouraging industrialization

• By shaping principles of reason and personal freedom

• By ending the use of science

What is considered a lasting impact of the Enlightenment on our lives today?

• The application of reason in daily life

• The establishment of monarchies

• The decline of scientific inquiry

• The rise of religious institutions