history #2 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What period does the term ‘Early Modern’ refer to?
1450 - 1750
True or False: The Enlightenment emphasized reason and individualism over tradition.
True
Fill in the blank: The Enlightenment is often referred to as the Age of _____.
Reason
Who is considered the father of modern philosophy?
René Descartes
What was the main focus of the Scientific Revolution?
The use of observation and experimentation to understand the natural world.
Which document is a key example of Enlightenment thought?
The Declaration of Independence
Multiple Choice: Who wrote ‘The Social Contract’?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What was the impact of the printing press during the period of 1450 - 1750?
It facilitated the spread of new ideas and literacy.
Name one key figure of the Enlightenment.
Voltaire
True or False: The Enlightenment led to the questioning of monarchies and traditional authority.
True
What economic system was predominant during the early modern period?
Mercantilism
Fill in the blank: The _____ Revolution was a precursor to the Industrial Revolution.
Agricultural
What is empiricism?
The theory that knowledge is derived from sensory experience.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an Enlightenment thinker? a) Locke b) Hobbes c) Marx
c) Marx
What was the primary goal of Enlightenment philosophers?
To promote knowledge and reform society.
True or False: Enlightenment ideas only spread in Europe.
False
What was the significance of the Treaty of Westphalia in 1648?
It ended the Thirty Years’ War and established the concept of state sovereignty.
Who wrote ‘Two Treatises of Government’?
John Locke
Fill in the blank: The Enlightenment laid the groundwork for the _____ Revolution.
American
What is the ‘separation of powers’?
A political doctrine that divides government responsibilities into distinct branches.
What was a major consequence of the Enlightenment on religion?
It led to the rise of secularism and religious tolerance.
Multiple Choice: Which revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideas? a) The French Revolution b) The Glorious Revolution c) Both
c) Both
What role did salons play during the Enlightenment?
They were social gatherings where intellectuals discussed ideas.
True or False: The Enlightenment was solely a European phenomenon.
False
