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Flashcards on The Enlightenment and Age of Reason
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Who were the key figures of the Enlightenment?
Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu
What intellectual movement influenced the Enlightenment?
The Scientific Revolution
Which philosophe argued for separation of powers?
Montesquieu
What was the main goal of the Enlightenment?
To promote reason, science, and progress
Which writer criticized absolute monarchy and advocated for individual freedoms?
Voltaire
What was the impact of the Enlightenment on government?
It influenced the development of democratic ideals and limited monarchy
Which philosopher argued for the social contract theory?
Rousseau
What scientific advancements occurred during the Age of Reason?
Advancements in astronomy, physics, and medicine
What role did salons play in the Enlightenment?
Salons provided a space for intellectuals to gather and discuss ideas
How did the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?
It inspired American colonists to fight for their rights and independence
What was the significance of the Enlightenment in the history of ideas?
It challenged traditional beliefs and paved the way for modern thought
Which European countries were most influenced by the Enlightenment?
France, England, and Scotland
What impact did the Enlightenment have on religion?
It led to increased skepticism and a focus on reason rather than faith
What were some key themes of Enlightenment literature?
Reason, progress, liberty, and individualism
How did the Enlightenment influence the concept of human rights?
It laid the foundation for the recognition and protection of human rights
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Which philosopher advocated for separation of powers?
Voltaire
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Hobbes
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Who was a prominent Enlightenment thinker known for his critique of religion?
Voltaire
Locke
Smith
Kant
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Which intellectual movement influenced the Enlightenment?
The Scientific Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The Renaissance
The Reformation
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Which European countries were most influenced by the Enlightenment?
Italy and Spain
France and England
Germany and Austria
Russia and Poland
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What impact did the Enlightenment have on government?
It reinforced absolute monarchy
It influenced the development of democratic ideals
It advocated for strict autocracy
It promoted communism
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Which philosopher proposed the idea of the social contract?
Voltaire
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Hobbes
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What scientific advancements occurred during the Age of Reason?
Advancements in agriculture and farming
Advancements in astronomy, physics, and medicine
Advancements in architecture and engineering
Advancements in literature and art
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How did the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?
It discouraged rebellion and supported British rule
It inspired American colonists to fight for their rights and independence
It advocated for the monarchy to maintain control
It called for a return to British rule
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What was the main goal of the Enlightenment?
To promote blind faith and obedience
To promote reason, science, and progress
To preserve traditional beliefs and customs
To embrace superstition and mysticism
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What role did salons play in the Enlightenment?
They were places of religious worship
They provided a space for intellectuals to gather and discuss ideas
They were centers of political power
They were schools for scientific inquiry
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