Enlightenment (18th Century)

Question 1

Why was the Enlightenment a threat to religion?

Accepted Answer

It promoted scientific explanations for everything

Question 2

Enlightenment is...

Accepted Answer

Period (in European history) when education was considered.

Question 3

Which thinker introduced the idea of a separation of powers for effective government?

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu

Question 4

Two famous composers from the enlightenment period were?

Accepted Answer

Mozart, Beethoven

Question 5

This man is known for his work, the encyclopedia.

Accepted Answer

Diderot

Question 6

This book is a well known source for compiled information about science and literature.

Accepted Answer

Encyclopedia

Question 7

Which of the following is not an Enlightenment thinker?

Accepted Answer

Machiavelli

Question 8

This writer is well known for her work in starting the feminist movement.

Accepted Answer

Mary Wollenstonecraft

Question 9

What ended the Enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

French Revolution

Question 10

This term refers to monarchs who embrace the ideals of the enlightenment period.

Accepted Answer

Enlightened Despots

Question 11

Which of the following time periods represents the Enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

1700 - 1800

Question 12

Which term is most similar to an Enlightenment thinker

Accepted Answer

Philosopher

Question 13

What are the five keys of the philosophes?

Accepted Answer

Reason, Progress, Nature, Liberty, Happiness

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