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What concept did Enlightenment thinkers believe could lead to an ideal society?
What concept did Enlightenment thinkers believe could lead to an ideal society?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the government model proposed by Montesquieu?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with the government model proposed by Montesquieu?
What was one of Voltaire's primary contributions to Enlightenment thought?
What was one of Voltaire's primary contributions to Enlightenment thought?
What economic principle did the Physiocrats advocate for?
What economic principle did the Physiocrats advocate for?
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What did Diderot hope to achieve with the publication of the Encyclopedia?
What did Diderot hope to achieve with the publication of the Encyclopedia?
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What concept is associated with the idea that the sun is at the center of the universe?
What concept is associated with the idea that the sun is at the center of the universe?
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Which philosopher is known for the concept of natural rights and the idea of the mind as a 'tabula rasa'?
Which philosopher is known for the concept of natural rights and the idea of the mind as a 'tabula rasa'?
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What process did Francis Bacon introduce as part of the scientific method?
What process did Francis Bacon introduce as part of the scientific method?
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Which of the following concepts did Montesquieu advocate to prevent tyranny?
Which of the following concepts did Montesquieu advocate to prevent tyranny?
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Which revolutionary invention was crucial for the spread of ideas during the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?
Which revolutionary invention was crucial for the spread of ideas during the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?
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What principle about government governance did Enlightenment thinkers emphasize?
What principle about government governance did Enlightenment thinkers emphasize?
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What was a major consequence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's concept of the social contract?
What was a major consequence of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's concept of the social contract?
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Which ancient government was particularly attractive to Enlightenment thinkers?
Which ancient government was particularly attractive to Enlightenment thinkers?
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Which political transformation was NOT a direct result of Enlightenment ideas?
Which political transformation was NOT a direct result of Enlightenment ideas?
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What was a common limitation in the natural rights advocacy of Enlightenment thinkers?
What was a common limitation in the natural rights advocacy of Enlightenment thinkers?
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What was one negative outcome of Joseph II's reforms in the Austrian Empire?
What was one negative outcome of Joseph II's reforms in the Austrian Empire?
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Catherine II's policies primarily favored which group in Russian society?
Catherine II's policies primarily favored which group in Russian society?
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Which of the following statements reflects a key principle of Mary Wollstonecraft's arguments for women's rights?
Which of the following statements reflects a key principle of Mary Wollstonecraft's arguments for women's rights?
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How did Enlightened absolutists typically use their increased power?
How did Enlightened absolutists typically use their increased power?
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What role did salons play in the spread of Enlightenment ideas?
What role did salons play in the spread of Enlightenment ideas?
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What was one significant effect of the growth of publishing during the Enlightenment?
What was one significant effect of the growth of publishing during the Enlightenment?
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What was a primary reason that Enlightenment philosophers condemned war?
What was a primary reason that Enlightenment philosophers condemned war?
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What key idea did Francis Bacon contribute to the Scientific Revolution?
What key idea did Francis Bacon contribute to the Scientific Revolution?
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Which invention significantly improved the documentation and sharing of scientific information during the Scientific Revolution?
Which invention significantly improved the documentation and sharing of scientific information during the Scientific Revolution?
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What was the effect of the patents system during the Scientific Revolution?
What was the effect of the patents system during the Scientific Revolution?
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Isaac Newton's laws of motion contributed to which field of study?
Isaac Newton's laws of motion contributed to which field of study?
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How did the advancements in mathematics impact the Scientific Revolution?
How did the advancements in mathematics impact the Scientific Revolution?
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Who is known as the father of modern rationalism?
Who is known as the father of modern rationalism?
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Which scientific advancement helped reveal mechanical forces at work in nature during the Scientific Revolution?
Which scientific advancement helped reveal mechanical forces at work in nature during the Scientific Revolution?
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What was the significance of Galileo's telescope during the Scientific Revolution?
What was the significance of Galileo's telescope during the Scientific Revolution?
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What was a primary emphasis of humanist and Enlightenment thinkers regarding individualism?
What was a primary emphasis of humanist and Enlightenment thinkers regarding individualism?
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Which of the following thinkers believed in 'natural rights' and the concept of a 'blank mind' (tabula rasa)?
Which of the following thinkers believed in 'natural rights' and the concept of a 'blank mind' (tabula rasa)?
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Which political concept was heavily influenced by Enlightenment thinkers?
Which political concept was heavily influenced by Enlightenment thinkers?
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What artistic style emerged in the 1730s that emphasized grace and charm?
What artistic style emerged in the 1730s that emphasized grace and charm?
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Which composer is noted for composing works for public concerts rather than princely patrons?
Which composer is noted for composing works for public concerts rather than princely patrons?
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William Wilberforce is recognized for his contributions in which area?
William Wilberforce is recognized for his contributions in which area?
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How did the Enlightenment affect the visual arts in the eighteenth century?
How did the Enlightenment affect the visual arts in the eighteenth century?
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What was the main characteristic of the architecture influenced by the palace of Louis XIV at Versailles?
What was the main characteristic of the architecture influenced by the palace of Louis XIV at Versailles?
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Which musical evolution was characteristic of the Classical era?
Which musical evolution was characteristic of the Classical era?
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How did Enlightenment thinkers often view slavery in relation to individual rights?
How did Enlightenment thinkers often view slavery in relation to individual rights?
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Which philosopher argued for the concept of separation of powers as a means to prevent tyranny?
Which philosopher argued for the concept of separation of powers as a means to prevent tyranny?
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What scientific principle did Isaac Newton contribute that describes the relationship between motion and forces?
What scientific principle did Isaac Newton contribute that describes the relationship between motion and forces?
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Which invention significantly advanced the study of human anatomy during the Scientific Revolution?
Which invention significantly advanced the study of human anatomy during the Scientific Revolution?
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What significant idea did John Locke introduce regarding the nature of the mind?
What significant idea did John Locke introduce regarding the nature of the mind?
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What concept describes the practice of allowing private citizens to operate independently from the government in economic matters?
What concept describes the practice of allowing private citizens to operate independently from the government in economic matters?
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What was the primary philosophy promoting the idea that a mechanic created the universe, set it in motion, and allowed it to operate independently according to natural laws?
What was the primary philosophy promoting the idea that a mechanic created the universe, set it in motion, and allowed it to operate independently according to natural laws?
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Which Enlightenment thinker specifically identified the system of checks and balances in government?
Which Enlightenment thinker specifically identified the system of checks and balances in government?
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Which work is attributed to Adam Smith, advocating for minimal government intervention in the economy?
Which work is attributed to Adam Smith, advocating for minimal government intervention in the economy?
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Which philosophical movement sought to discover and apply natural laws to human society and its institutions?
Which philosophical movement sought to discover and apply natural laws to human society and its institutions?
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Which of the following concepts did Enlightenment thinkers believe could lead to significant social changes?
Which of the following concepts did Enlightenment thinkers believe could lead to significant social changes?
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What was the primary argument made by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 'The Social Contract'?
What was the primary argument made by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in 'The Social Contract'?
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Which significant political idea was challenged by Enlightenment thinkers against traditional authority?
Which significant political idea was challenged by Enlightenment thinkers against traditional authority?
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What was one consequence of the Enlightenment's advocacy for natural rights?
What was one consequence of the Enlightenment's advocacy for natural rights?
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Which ancient influence was particularly significant to Enlightenment political thought regarding citizenship?
Which ancient influence was particularly significant to Enlightenment political thought regarding citizenship?
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Which statement best describes the concept of the rule of law as adopted by Enlightenment thinkers?
Which statement best describes the concept of the rule of law as adopted by Enlightenment thinkers?
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What was a significant outcome of the Scientific Revolution in terms of intellectual property?
What was a significant outcome of the Scientific Revolution in terms of intellectual property?
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How did mathematics play a crucial role in the achievements of the Scientific Revolution?
How did mathematics play a crucial role in the achievements of the Scientific Revolution?
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Which development significantly advanced medical knowledge during the Scientific Revolution?
Which development significantly advanced medical knowledge during the Scientific Revolution?
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Which philosopher's ideas contributed to the concept of reason as the primary source of knowledge?
Which philosopher's ideas contributed to the concept of reason as the primary source of knowledge?
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Which invention contributed to the study of physics and the understanding of motion?
Which invention contributed to the study of physics and the understanding of motion?
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What was the primary method used by innovators in scientific societies during the Scientific Revolution?
What was the primary method used by innovators in scientific societies during the Scientific Revolution?
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How did Galileo's improvements to the telescope impact science?
How did Galileo's improvements to the telescope impact science?
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What concept did Isaac Newton introduce that explained the motion of planetary bodies?
What concept did Isaac Newton introduce that explained the motion of planetary bodies?
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Which instrument invented during the Scientific Revolution significantly advanced the study of atmospheric conditions?
Which instrument invented during the Scientific Revolution significantly advanced the study of atmospheric conditions?
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What was a significant impact of Enlightenment ideas on political movements like the American and French Revolutions?
What was a significant impact of Enlightenment ideas on political movements like the American and French Revolutions?
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Which of the following best describes the architectural style that emerged in the eighteenth century influenced by predecessors like the palace of Louis XIV?
Which of the following best describes the architectural style that emerged in the eighteenth century influenced by predecessors like the palace of Louis XIV?
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What is a defining characteristic of rococo art as it developed in the eighteenth century?
What is a defining characteristic of rococo art as it developed in the eighteenth century?
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In what way did the works of Haydn and Mozart differ from the earlier baroque compositions of Bach and Handel?
In what way did the works of Haydn and Mozart differ from the earlier baroque compositions of Bach and Handel?
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What was one notable feature of Balthasar Neumann's architectural masterpieces?
What was one notable feature of Balthasar Neumann's architectural masterpieces?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the moral sentiments evolving during the Enlightenment?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the moral sentiments evolving during the Enlightenment?
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What underlying sentiment is reflected in Antoine Watteau's painting, 'Embarkation for Cythera'?
What underlying sentiment is reflected in Antoine Watteau's painting, 'Embarkation for Cythera'?
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What crucial transformation in musical composition occurred during the Enlightenment?
What crucial transformation in musical composition occurred during the Enlightenment?
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Which political idea was fostered by Enlightenment thinkers in relation to governance?
Which political idea was fostered by Enlightenment thinkers in relation to governance?
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What significant reform did Joseph II of Austria implement during his reign?
What significant reform did Joseph II of Austria implement during his reign?
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What was the primary reason for Catherine II's failure to implement a new legal code recognizing equality?
What was the primary reason for Catherine II's failure to implement a new legal code recognizing equality?
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What was one major consequence of the growth of publishing during the Enlightenment?
What was one major consequence of the growth of publishing during the Enlightenment?
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Which statement best describes Frederick II's approach to Enlightenment reforms?
Which statement best describes Frederick II's approach to Enlightenment reforms?
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What was a key aspect of Mary Wollstonecraft's advocacy for women's rights?
What was a key aspect of Mary Wollstonecraft's advocacy for women's rights?
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What characterized the political strategies of the enlightened absolutists discussed?
What characterized the political strategies of the enlightened absolutists discussed?
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How did salons contribute to the spread of Enlightenment ideas?
How did salons contribute to the spread of Enlightenment ideas?
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Study Notes
Chapter 13.6: The Scientific Revolution
- Scientific Revolution: Challenged existing ideas, emphasizing mathematics. Challenged all current ideas, emphasizing mathematics.
- Geocentric System: Earth-centered view, supported by the Church. Used by the Church because God created earth and therefore it should be the center of the universe. Earth is the center of the universe.
- Heliocentric System: Sun-centered view, championed by Copernicus. Sun is the center of the universe.
- Nicolaus Copernicus: Proposed the heliocentric model, challenging the geocentric view.
- Johannes Kepler: Established laws of planetary motion, confirming and refining the heliocentric model. Elliptical orbits. Discovered the planets orbits.
- Galileo Galilei: Confirmed the heliocentric model is correct. Used the telescope to support the heliocentric view, faced opposition from the Church. Recanted all his writings when the Church got mad at him. About 30 years later his ideas were allowed to be read and shared.
- Obstacles to the Scientific Revolution: Primary opposition from the Church.
- Isaac Newton: Developed laws of motion and universal gravitation, unifying previous discoveries. The three laws of motion; universal law of gravitation.
- Scientific Inventions: Telescope, microscope, human dissection. Proved the 4 bodily sections wrong; Learn about medicine and medical information. Printing press aided the spread of ideas. Fueling all the information; Huge part of the spread of ideas.
- René Descartes: Rationalism, emphasized reason and observation. "I think, therefore I am." Don’t let your eyes fool you; Reason is the chief source of knowledge.
- Francis Bacon: Developed the scientific method, emphasizing inductive reasoning and empiricism. Scientific method: Issue, Hypothesis, Observation, Analyze, Experiment, Inductive reasoning, Empiricism (data proven from experimentation).
- Commercial Revolution: Led to patents, protecting intellectual property and allowing income generation. Economics; Patents protect your idea and allow you to control sales and income; Intellectual property; Royalties (earnings from sales).
Chapter 13.8: The Enlightenment
- Philosophes/Philosophers: Discussed politics and economics.
- Role of Philosophes: Reform society using reason and observation. Apply natural laws to society, particularly government and economics.
- John Locke: Natural rights, tabula rasa (blank mind). Kings have absolute power at this time and the Church has a lot of power too.
- Montesquieu: Separation of powers (three branches of government) to prevent tyranny. Three branches that make sure that not one branch becomes too powerful to prevent tyranny.
- Voltaire: Religious toleration and deism (God as a clockmaker, not intervening). Religion is based on reason and natural law; God is like the clock maker and set earth to that he will not interfere.
- Diderot: Encyclopedia, spreading knowledge and challenging traditional thought. Spread of knowledge; evolution in new ways and expansion with knowledge.
- Rousseau: Social contract theory, popular sovereignty, general will. The people are in power; the people are the government. If one side of the government is becoming too powerful they can either reform or replace.
- Mary Wollstonecraft: Advocate for women's rights, education. Supported education for women; advocated for women's rights.
- Adam Smith: Laissez-faire economics, focusing on individual and free markets. He wrote “Wealth of Nations” about Laissez-faire; Laissez-faire means people run the government and the government protect the people; Let citizens work for themselves; Government supports businesses (peace, police, protection, laws); Not interfering with private enterprises.
General Enlightenment Information
- Age of Reason: A term for the Enlightenment period, emphasizing reason.
- Applying Scientific Method: Applying scientific method to all aspects of life.
- Natural Law: Important concept for Enlightenment thinkers.
- Influences: Locke and Newton provided key inspiration. Tabula Rasa: Locke's concept of a blank mind, shaped by experience. Newton’s "World Machine": The universe as a complex machine governed by natural laws. This was a guiding principle for Enlightenment thought.
- Social Sciences: Emergence of fields like economics and political science.
- Spread of Ideas: Role of the printing press, salons, and increased literacy.
- Women's Rights: Challenging traditional views on women's roles, supported by thinkers like Wollstonecraft.
- Secularism: Religion has lessened role in areas like government & education.
- Enlightened Absolutism: Rulers tried to rule by Enlightenment principles while maintaining power. Examples: Prussia, Austria, Russia demonstrated limited application of ideas despite monarch's interest in the strength of their states.
- Architecture and Art: Rococo style reflected Enlightenment ideals, differing from Baroque. Music: Classical era saw advancements as impacted by the public. Haydn and Mozart were prominent composers.
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Explore the pivotal changes during the Scientific Revolution in this quiz. Discover the shift from the geocentric to the heliocentric model and the contributions of key figures such as Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton. Test your understanding of how these ideas transformed scientific thought and faced opposition.
