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What concept suggests that individuals learn behaviors from their environment rather than being born with inherent qualities?
What concept suggests that individuals learn behaviors from their environment rather than being born with inherent qualities?
- Social Contract
- Utilitarianism
- Noble Savage
- Tabula Rasa (correct)
Which of the following reflects the key ideas promoted during the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening?
Which of the following reflects the key ideas promoted during the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening?
- Tradition should always guide decision-making.
- Individual liberty and questioning authority are crucial. (correct)
- Economic prosperity is the only measure of success.
- Absolute monarchies are essential for stability.
Which term describes the mindset of prioritizing the public good over personal interests?
Which term describes the mindset of prioritizing the public good over personal interests?
- Individualism
- Collectivism (correct)
- Utilitarianism
- Libertarianism
How did the Enlightenment thinkers view education in relation to equality?
How did the Enlightenment thinkers view education in relation to equality?
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What was a common characteristic of Enlightenment philosophies regarding governance?
What was a common characteristic of Enlightenment philosophies regarding governance?
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Enlightenment and Great Awakening
- John Locke's ideas, which focused on individual rights and natural law, significantly influenced the American Enlightenment.
- The Great Awakening, a religious revival movement, also emphasized individual spirituality and a personal relationship with God.
- These movements collectively promoted ideals of individual liberty, self-governance, and republicanism.
- The emphasis on education during this period aimed to empower individuals to critically think and question authority.
- The concept of tabula rasa, or "blank slate," suggested that individuals are not born inherently good or evil but are shaped by their environment and experiences.
- Both the Enlightenment and Great Awakening encouraged citizens to prioritize the public good over personal interests.
- A healthy distrust of authority, particularly centralized government, emerged as a key principle.
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