15 Questions
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic emphasized by the Enlightenment movement?
Religious dogma
What inspired Newton's theory of gravity?
An apple falling from a tree
Before the Enlightenment, where did people primarily seek understanding about the world?
The church's teachings
Which thinker is NOT mentioned in the text as contributing to the Enlightenment ideas?
Immanuel Kant
What did the Enlightenment thinkers focus on in addition to societal issues?
Government
When did the Enlightenment period begin?
Late 17th century
What did the Enlightenment thinkers emphasize in contrast to the church's teachings?
Skepticism and reason
What were the primary causes of the Enlightenment?
The Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution
What was the central theme of the Renaissance that carried over into the Enlightenment Era?
Humanism
What did the Protestant Reformation challenge?
The authority and practices of the Catholic Church
What did the Scientific Revolution focus on?
Biology, astronomy, physics, math, and anatomy
What was the impact of the Enlightenment on the distribution of power?
It helped distribute power so that the church did not hold it all
Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Enlightenment?
Promoting the idea of a theocratic government
What did Enlightenment thinkers like John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and Montesquieu contribute to?
The distribution of knowledge on ideas like separating power in government and ensuring a government works for the people
What was the purpose of indulgences sold by the Catholic Church?
To lessen an individual's time in purgatory before going to heaven
Explore the historical period known as the Enlightenment and how it impacted society's understanding of the world. Learn about key figures like Sir Isaac Newton and their contributions to scientific knowledge during this era.
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