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What is the Enlightenment?
The Enlightenment was a period of discussion among scholars in Western Europe about government and ways of life. It lead to new concepts being formed which created a foundation for new nations. |
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Who was involved in the Enlightenment?
Important figures in the Enlightenment were European and American-Colonist philosophers. |
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What was the Enlightenment about?
The Enlightenment was about finding the ideal form of government that worked the best and supported its citizens. |
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When did the Enlightenment take place?
It took place from the mid-1600's to the end of the 1700's. |
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Where did the Enlightenment take place?
It took place in Western Europe/ North America. |
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Why did the Enlightenment occur?
The Enlightenment took place because many scholars wanted to eliminate ignorance and superstition. |
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Who is one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for?
One is Socrates, he is known for promoting self-knowledge and questioning the norm. |
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Who is another one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for?
2nd is Plato, Socrates' apprentice, in his book "The Republic" he described the ideal society split up into 3 parts. At the top sit the Philosopher-Kings who rule because they are the most wise and know what is best for the country. Warriors occupy the middle class and possess the strength needed to protect the country. And everyone else makes up the bottom of society.
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Who is the last of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for?
Plato's apprentice was Aristotle, he wrote a book called "Politics", in it he claims that only 3 good forms of government exist: monarchy, aristocracy, and constitutional democracy. He also believed that not all people were born equal and used this to justify slavery/inequality. |
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Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Believed in rule by the people, and children should be allowed to express emotions/opinions freely at school in order to develop adults with good character.
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Who is another one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for?
Baron de Montesquieu: Believed that government should be separated into 3 branches, and that each should have some control over the other.
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Who is another one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for?
Voltaire: Fought against religious oppression, and people should solve problems with reason and logic. He also fought against tyranny, ignorance, along with superstition.
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Who is another one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for?
John Locke: Believed in Constitutional Monarchy, and that people should form a social contract. He also supported freedom of speech and religion.
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Who is the last of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for?
Cesare Beccaria: Believed that an accused person should have rights, and that they should receive a worse punishment that someone else who committed the same crime
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What was the Scientific Revolution?
It was a period of time right after the Enlightenment when many discoveries in science and medicine occurred. |
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