Quiz 10b - Enlightenment

Enlightenment Quiz

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

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1 Which change was introduced by Peter the Great to Russia in the 17th century?

	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

2 One similarity between the Renaissance and the enlightenment is that both historic periods

	produced major cultural changes
	encouraged traditional values
	limited technological advancements
	ignored individual achievements

3 The Enlightenment and the American Revolution were both major influences on 19th-century uprisings in

	Latin America
	the Middle East
	Vietnam
	Japan

4 Philosophers of the Enlightenment period believed that society could best be improved by

	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

5 One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they

	encouraged the spread of new ideas
	strengthened traditional institutions
	led to the Protestant Reformation
	rejected Renaissance individualism

6 One similarity of the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment is that both

	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

7 The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from

	divine right rulers
	the middle class
	a strong military
	those who are governed

8 A major concept promoted by philosophers of the Enlightenment was the need for

	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

9 The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on

	fundamental religious beliefs
	the concept of divine right of kings
	laws of nature and reason
	traditional values

10 European political thinkers who supported the Enlightenment believed that

	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

11 The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of

	socialism
	imperialism
	the natural rights of man
	the divine right monarchies

12 One similarity between the Renaissance and the Enlightenment is that both historic periods

	produced major cultural changes
	encouraged traditional values
	limited technological advancements
	ignored individual achievements

13 Which period of history had the greatest influence on the Enlightenment ideas of natural law and reason?

	Pax Romana
	Middle Ages
	Age of Exploration
	Scientific Revolution

14 Which idea became a central belief of the Enlightenment?

	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.

15 “. . . 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?

	natural law
	nationalism
	free trade
	socialism

16 Which sequence of events is listed in the correct chronological order?

	Crusades -> Enlightenment -> French Revolution
	French Revolution -> Enlightenment -> Crusades
	French Revolution -> Crusades -> Enlightenment
	Enlightenment -> Crusades -> French Revolution

17 What was a belief of many writers of the Enlightenment?

	The wealthy class should govern society.
	People are basically evil.
	Kings are responsible only to God.
	Ideas can be proven by reason.

18 Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in

	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

19 During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, one similarity in the work of many scientists and philosophers was that they

	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

20 Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment?

	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.