Enlightenment quiz

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Enlightenment quiz

Explain, using an example, what the Enlightenment means.

What problems did society face during the 18th century that inspired scientists to trust their own Ratio?

1. A surplus of knowledge
2. Superstitions and ignorance
3. Excessive scientific progress
4. A lack of religious faith

What was the role of salons and academies in the scientific world of France during the 18th century?

1. To facilitate discussions on experiments and discoveries
2. To follow the church and the king blindly
3. To control scientific progress
4. To promote superstitions and ignorance

What was one of Rousseau's beliefs about power?

1. It should belong to the people
2. It should belong to the government
3. It should belong to the wealthy
4. It should belong to the military

What political philosophy did Jean-Jacques Rousseau advocate for?

1. Communism
2. Monarchy
3. Democracy
4. Dictatorship

What did Voltaire believe about the laws of nature and science?

1. They were random
2. They were created by God
3. They didn't exist
4. They were created by humans

What is Montesquieu's idea of the Separation of Powers?

1. The branches are not independent
2. The powers of one branch do not conflict with another
3. The branches are not separate
4. The branches have the same powers

What is the Separation of Powers?

1. A state where the government has unlimited power
2. A state divided into branches with separate powers
3. A state where there is no government
4. A state where the branches are not independent

What did John Locke believe about fundamental rights?

1. Fundamental rights are only for certain races
2. Fundamental rights are only for the rich
3. Fundamental rights are not important
4. Everyone should have the same fundamental rights

According to Spinoza, what is the relationship between God and nature?

1. God has no relation to nature
2. Nature is superior to God
3. God and nature are one
4. God created nature and left

What did Erasmus criticize about the Church?

1. Church's music
2. Church's teachings
3. Church's architecture
4. Superstition fed by the Church