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Enlightenment: What is the Enlightenment?
Enlightenment: What is the Enlightenment?
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All of the following were government or leadership elements challenged by Enlightened thinkers? Which was NOT?
Cruel policies and laws ordered by the absolute monarchs (queens and kings)
Divine Right Rule policy began to seem unrealistic and irrational
The unequal distribution of wealth; the rich nobles owned all wealth
Nobles who were given much power & held high positions that no one else had
2
Where did the Vikings come from?
Norway, Sweden, Denmark
Italy, Spain, Portugual
None of these are correct
England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland
3
During the period known as the ___________ people began to question and challenge ways of living
Scientific Revolution
Logical Age
Enlightenment
Renaissance
4
Many social norms or ways of life were re-examnined during the Enlightenment. Which was NOT one of these?
Sexism: women were not given nearly the same rights as men
Systems of slavery which had been used to make goods cheaper
The power of kings/queens and absolute monarchs
The poor were doomed to be poor; the distribution of wealth was unfair
5
What does a camel store in its hump?
Water
Extra Blood for circulation
Fat
All of the above
6
The challenge to government, religion, social norms & justice systems were based on re-evaluating ____________
Equality
Fairness
Natural Laws
Equity
7
Which of the following were used by scholars of the Sci Revolution and applied to the Enlighten to make life better?
Astronomy: Better understanding of the universe and solar system
Physics: the laws of gravity and velocity
Organic Chemistry.: Understanding of what particles created the earth
Natural Laws: laws that governed how the world worked scientifically
8
In which language does "konnichiwa" mean "hello"?
Thai
Chinese
Native American (Cherokee Tribe)
Japanese
9
As the Enlightenment flourished, nonsensical govt ideas such as the ___________were questioned for being illogical
Divine Right Rule
Catholic Church
Life in Heaven
King/Queen
10
Which of the following is NOT one of Michegan's "Great Lakes"?
Lake Victoria
Lake Ontario
Lake Huron
Lake Eerie
11
What animal runs around freely and is often barbequed or eaten in Peru?
Guinea Pigs
Alligator
Pigs
Roosters
12
Which of the following is Mrs. Rosenthal's favorite sports?
Surfing, Tennis, Crossfit, & boxing
Softball, Tennis, Swimming, & Biking
Lacrosse & Soccer
None; she'd much prefer to watch Tik Toks
13
Which country did the store, IKEA originate?
France
Sweden
America
China
14
What year was Britney Spears' "Oops, I did it again" song released?
1997
2000
2005
2003
15
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Giovanni Bellini
Leonardo de Vinci
Sandro Boticelli
Donatello Michelangelo
16
During the Enlightenment, middle class scholars began to question many thingsthat had gone unchallenged such as:
All of these are correct
Religion and Spiritual Beliefs (freedom of)
Abuse of power and authoritative government leadership
Social Rules/Norms
17
All of these were religious elements that were challenged by Enlightened, scholars and intellectuals. Which is NOT?
The Holy Inquisition went after scientists, witches, or anyone not Christi
There was no religious freedom; death was punishment for non-Christian fait
The use of slavery as a means for economic growth & prosperity
The Church was powerful and could excommunicate non-believers
18
Enlightenment era fought to make justice systems more fair. Which is an example of unfair justice systems?
Sentences wer given without a trial or right of accused to defend oneself
Unfair or overly-harsh laws that seemed unreasonable
All of these are examples of unjust, and unfair justice systems
Use of torture or cruel/unusual punishment for those who committed crimes
19
Which country drinks more beer than any other?
America
Germany
Ireland
Czech Republic
20
What is your body's largest organ?
Intestines
Skin
Lungs
Brain
21
The “Age of Reason” would have never started without the previous era known as the __________________which prompted it.
Age of Natural Laws & Physics
Age of New Beliefs
Age of Science
Scientific Revolution
22
What is the hottest pepper in the world?
Ghost Pepper
Trinidad Scorpion
The Carolina Reaper
Habenero
23
What is the mascot animal for the "House of Hufflepuff" in Harry Potter?
Lion
Eagle
Snake
Badger
24
Mrs. Rosenthal would consider leaving her husband for this one well-known person ______________________?
Zac Efron
Le Bron James
Timothy Chalomet
Jason Mamoa
25
How many bones do sharks have?
22,000
10
0
2,008
26
How many oceans are there are earth?
Five
Four
Eight
Ten
27
Which four colors make up the flag of Brazil?
Green, yellow, blue, and white
Red, Blue, Black
Yellow, blue, white
Blue, red, orange, black
28
Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Mars
Venus
The Sun
Jupiter
29
If you tipped 20% on a $15 bill, how much would the tip be?
$3.00
$5.00
$2.00
$4.00
30
What did the first woman who won the NOBEL PRIZE win the prize for discovering?
Radium (for radiation)
Cure for Smallpox
Nuclear Power
Jet Propulsion
31
What era or movement helped ignite the Enlightenment?
The Age of Discovery
The Renaissance
The Scientific Revolution
The Golden Era of Knowledge
32
What continent to acai berries grow on?
Southern Africa
Europe
South America
Southeast Asia
