The Enlightenment Era

Reason, humanism, individualism, and skepticism.

John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and many more.

Late 17th-century to early 19th-century.

<p>Scientific and worldly ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Europe, with a strong movement in France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three main causes of the Enlightenment were the focus on humanism during the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humanism is a belief system that focuses on human actions and human nature. It contributed to the Enlightenment by promoting rational ways of solving human problems without spiritual intervention, leading to efforts towards equality and social justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Protestant Reformation was a movement against the Catholic Church's corrupt practices. Its key figure was Martin Luther.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Scientific Revolution focused on advancements in biology, astronomy, physics, math, and anatomy. It had a significant impact on society by promoting a rational and logical outlook on life and laying the foundation for modern scientific theories and practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impacts of the Enlightenment included the distribution of power away from the church, the establishment of science as a new source of knowledge, advancements in medicine and education, and the influence on democratic-style governments through ideas of separating power and ensuring government works for the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers