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== Enlightenment Quiz ==

The following is a quiz about the Enlightenment & the Scientific Revolution in Europe.

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Which change was introduced by Peter the Great to Russia in the 17th century?
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-spread of the philosophies of the enlightenment to the peasant class
-development of representative government in the provinces
+introduction of Western technology to the military and industry
-selling of indulgences to raise money

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One similarity between the Renaissance and the enlightenment is that both historic periods
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+produced major cultural changes
-encouraged traditional values
-limited technological advancements
-ignored individual achievements

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The Enlightenment and the American Revolution were both major influences on 19th-century uprisings in
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+Latin America
-the Middle East
-Vietnam
-Japan

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Philosophers of the Enlightenment period believed that society could best be improved by
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-relying on faith and divine right
-borrowing ideas from ancient Greece and Rome
+applying reason and the laws of nature
-studying the practices of successful leaders

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One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they
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+encouraged the spread of new ideas
-strengthened traditional institutions
-led to the Protestant Reformation
-rejected Renaissance individualism

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One similarity of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment is that both
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-had the support of the Roman Catholic Church
-placed great value on traditional beliefs
+emphasized the value of human reasoning
-contributed to the end of feudalism

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The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from
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-divine right rulers
-the middle class
-a strong military
+those who are governed

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A major concept promoted by philosophers of the Enlightenment was the need for
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-a return to traditional medieval ideas
+the use of reason for rational and logical thinking
-overseas expansion by western European nations
-strengthening the power of the organized religions

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The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on
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-fundamental religious beliefs
-the concept of divine right of kings
+laws of nature and reason
-traditional values

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European political thinkers who supported the Enlightenment believed that
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-religious tolerance is a dangerous concept
-an absolute monarchy is the most effective government
+governments should protect the rights of people
-civil liberties should be given as rewards for political loyalty

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The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of
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-socialism
-imperialism
+the natural rights of man
-the divine right monarchies

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One similarity between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment is that both historic periods
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+produced major cultural changes
-encouraged traditional values
-limited technological advancements
-ignored individual achievements

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Which period of history had the greatest influence on the Enlightenment ideas of natural law and reason?
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-Pax Romana
-Middle Ages
-Age of Exploration
+Scientific Revolution

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Which idea became a central belief of the Enlightenment?
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+The use of reason would lead to human progress.
-Mathematics could be used to solve all human problems.
-The ancient Romans had the best form of government.
-People should give up their natural rights to their rulers.

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“. . . Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good. . . ." -- Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, 1789

Which principle of the Enlightenment philosophers is expressed in this quotation from the French Revolution?
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+natural law
-nationalism
-free trade
-socialism

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Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?
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+Crusades -> Enlightenment -> French Revolution
-French Revolution -> Enlightenment -> Crusades
-French Revolution -> Crusades -> Enlightenment
-Enlightenment -> Crusades -> French Revolution

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What was a belief of many writers of the Enlightenment?
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-The wealthy class should govern society.
-People are basically evil.
-Kings are responsible only to God.
+Ideas can be proven by reason.

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Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in
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+changing the relationship between people and their government
-supporting the divine right theory
-debating the role of the Church in society
-promoting increased powers for European monarchs

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During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, one similarity in the work of many scientists and philosophers was that they
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-relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers
-favored an absolute monarchy as a way of improving economic conditions
-received support from the Catholic Church
+examined natural laws governing the universe

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Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment?
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-Feudalism became the dominant political system.
-The use of reason and logic was discouraged.
-Technology and science were considered unimportant.
+A new questioning spirit and attitude emerged.

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