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What is the Enlightenment?
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The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Enlightenment, was an intellectual and cultural movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that emphasized reason, science, and individualism over tradition.
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Name one famous philosopher from the Enlightenment period.
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One famous philosopher from the Enlightenment period is John Locke.
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What role did reason play in the Enlightenment?
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Reason was considered the primary source of authority and legitimacy during the Enlightenment, guiding thoughts, ideas, and the pursuit of knowledge.
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How did the Enlightenment influence modern science?
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The Enlightenment encouraged scientific inquiry and the use of the scientific method, which greatly advanced fields like physics, biology, and chemistry.
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What was the impact of the Enlightenment on religion?
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The Enlightenment promoted religious tolerance and a move towards a more secular outlook, challenging traditional religious authority.
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Which Enlightenment thinker is known for his work ‘The Social Contract’?
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau is known for his work ‘The Social Contract’.
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What was Montesquieu's contribution to political thought during the Enlightenment?
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Montesquieu articulated the theory of separation of powers, which became a foundation for modern democratic governance.
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Identify one way the Enlightenment affected education.
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The Enlightenment promoted the spread of literacy and the expansion of educational opportunities, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and learning.
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How did the Enlightenment influence the American Revolution?
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The Enlightenment ideas of liberty, equality, and democracy inspired the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.
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Which document, influenced by Enlightenment ideas, declared the rights of man and citizen?
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, drafted during the French Revolution, was influenced by Enlightenment ideas.
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Who is Voltaire, and what is he known for?
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Voltaire was a French Enlightenment writer and philosopher known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and religion.
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What did the Enlightenment thinkers believe about the nature of government?
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Enlightenment thinkers generally believed that government should be based on consent of the governed and that it should guarantee certain natural rights.
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Name an Enlightenment thinker who contributed to economic thought.
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Adam Smith, with his work ‘The Wealth of Nations’, contributed significantly to economic thought during the Enlightenment.
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How did the Enlightenment affect the arts?
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The Enlightenment influenced the arts by promoting themes of realism, experimentation, and a focus on human experience and emotion.
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What was the Enlightenment's view on progress?
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The Enlightenment believed in the possibility of progress and improvement of society through reason and scientific thinking.
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