Enlightenment quiz

Question 1

Why did Enlightenment thinking seem so radical in the 17th
and 18th century.

Answer 1

Enlightenment thinking was radical because it challenged the traditional authority of the Church and monarchy, and emphasized individualism, freedom, and scientific inquiry.

Question 2

Why were Enlightenment ideas so different from the past?

Answer 2

It marked a significant departure from the ideas and beliefs of the past, particularly the Middle Ages, by placing a greater emphasis on reason, science, individualism, and progress.

Question 3

What were the fundamental Enlightenment ideas that you recall?

Answer 3

1. Reason
2. Individualism
3. Religious Tolerance
4. Humans are naturally good
5. Separation of Powers
6. Social Contract
7. Democracy

Question 4

key ideas from that section
of the Declaration about the purpose of government

Answer 4

1. All men are created equal
2. Unalienable rights
3. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
4. Government instituted by men to protect rights
5. The government gets the power form the people.