4.2

Question 1

Enlightenment

Answer 1

Movement of thinkers striving to rid the world of dark ideas such as ignorance, irrationality, intolerance and inequality

Question 2

Rational optimism

Answer 2

The belief that a rational way of thinking and ideas could bring about progress, making life better for mankind

Question 3

Basic human rights

Answer 3

A right that every person has and which has to be respected, even by kings

Question 4

Trias Politica

Answer 4

The idea that the power of the state should be divided into three different parts

Question 5

Free market economy

Answer 5

Economic system with little or no government interference allowing competition between sellers, while the amount of buyers dictates the size of the market

Question 5

Salon

Answer 5

Meetings where members of the upper class would meet and have scientists and philosophers speak about their work and ideas

Question 6

Encyclopédie (encyclopedia)

Answer 6

A collection of knowledge on as many subjects as possible