Enlightenment Concepts and Conflicts

The video discusses the Enlightenment, an era of intellectual and philosophical growth from 1685 to 1850. It explores its impact on society, politics, and individual rights, highlighting key figures like John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. The Enlightenment's origins, major events, and eventual decline due to Romanticism and the French Revolution are also covered.

What was the primary focus of the Enlightenment period?

• Religious revival

• Rational thinking and human affairs

• Artistic expression

• Military expansion

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Enlightenment?

• End of slavery

• Women's suffrage

• Increased religious authority

• Promotion of individual rights

What event marked a significant conflict between science and the church during the Enlightenment?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Which revolution was directly influenced by Enlightenment concepts?

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The French Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

Who is known as the father of empiricism?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• Francis Bacon

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed in absolute monarchy?

• Francis Bacon

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

What did John Locke advocate for in his essays?

• Religious authority

• Absolute monarchy

• Separation of church and state

• Artistic expression

What was a major reason for the decline of the Enlightenment?

• The rise of Romanticism

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

Which movement appealed to the younger generation and contributed to the end of the Enlightenment?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• Romanticism

• The Scientific Revolution

What was a common criticism of the Enlightenment during its decline?

• It focused on military expansion

• It discouraged scientific progress

• It promoted religious authority

• It supported chaos and violence