The Enlightenment: Crash Course European History #18

The Lisbon earthquake of 1755 is used in the video to illustrate what major shift in European thinking?

• A return to medieval beliefs.
• An embrace of romanticism.
• A focus on religious dogma.
• The move away from supernatural explanations toward rational investigation

According to the video, how did exposure to other cultures through travel help inspire Enlightenment ideas?

• Traveling to other cultures reinforced existing beliefs and discouraged new ideas.
• Europeans observed different social behaviors that challenged their own traditions

• Exposure to different cultures led to a rejection of reason and individual rights.
• Travel experiences had no impact on the development of Enlightenment philosophies.

In Persian Letters, Montesquieu used Uzbek visitors to Europe mainly to:

• Depict the economic benefits of European colonization.
• Highlight the superiority of European culture over others.
• Criticize both European and non-European societies through satire

• Promote European values through the eyes of travelers.

Voltaire’s novel Candide and his poem about the Lisbon earthquake both express:

• Rejection of traditional religion and optimism in favor of rational criticism

• A defense of pessimism and isolationism in life.
• A celebration of wealth and privilege in society.
• An endorsement of blind faith and happiness.

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How did salons and changing fashions in the 18th century reflect Enlightenment values?

• Salons and fashions emphasized tradition, conformity, and hierarchy.
• They showed a shift toward natural, practical styles and the spread of new ideas outside the court

• Changing fashions were solely driven by economic factors and not ideas.
• Salons discouraged intellectual debate and favored superficial trends.

Denis Diderot’s statement that "All things must be examined, debated, investigated without exception" best exemplifies which core Enlightenment principle?

• The application of reason and skepticism to all knowledge

• The principle of artistic expression.
• The principle of blind faith.
• The principle of absolute authority.

How did Enlightenment ideas contribute to the growing movement to abolish slavery?

• Ideas of the Enlightenment emphasized the superiority of certain races.
• Enlightenment thinkers supported the expansion of colonialism and slavery.
• Enlightenment philosophy focused solely on economic growth and trade.
• By emphasizing human rights, freedom, and the critique of cruelty

Which of the following is the MOST accurate summary of the Enlightenment’s historical significance, as presented in the video?

• The Enlightenment promoted absolute monarchy and feudalism.
• The Enlightenment discouraged scientific inquiry and reason.
• The Enlightenment emphasized tradition over individual rights.
• It encouraged critical questioning of tradition and helped inspire movements for social and political change.