Influence of Ancient Ideas on Enlightenment

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Which of the following statements describes a value of the ancient Greeks and Romans that influenced Enlightenment ideas?
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- Class difference is the basis of social order.
- Religious faith is the source of all knowledge.
- Human reason is a key to understanding the world.
- Absolute monarchy is the best form of government.

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Human reason is a key to understanding the world.

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Which statement best explains how the Scientific Revolution led to the growth of democratic ideas? Options: The Scientific Revolution encouraged people to challenge the views of traditional authorities., The Scientific Revolution was based on the political ideas of thinkers from ancient Athens., Majority rule was the method used to decide which scientific theories were true., Scientists organized into political parties to have their theories made into laws.

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The Scientific Revolution encouraged people to challenge the views of traditional authorities.

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Which step best completes the chart? Options: Debate other scientists, Conduct an experiment, Publish ideas in a book, Get approval from monarchs

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Conduct an experiment

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How did the technological advancement in book production after the 1450s lead to cultural change?

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Ideas of the Renaissance and Reformation spread more quickly.

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What most influenced the European Renaissance?

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The ideas of ancient Greece and Rome

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Enlightenment thinkers believed that the ideas of the Scientific Revolution could help people do which of the following?
- decide which religion was the best
- improve human society and government
- increase the power of absolute monarchs
- prevent the expression of unpopular views

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improve human society and government

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According to this chart, which statement is true about advancements made during the Renaissance? Options: European culture developed a strong dependence on religion. European culture developed new agricultural techniques. European culture developed a market economy. European culture developed advanced medical knowledge.

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European culture developed advanced medical knowledge.

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How did the discoveries of the Scientific Revolution impact the Roman Catholic Church?

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They challenged church teachings from The Bible.

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This is a timeline of events from the Reformation. What event completes this timeline?

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The first Protestant church was founded.

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What did this drawing by artist Leonard Da Vinci tell us about Renaissance artists?

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Renaissance artists were also interested in science.