Enlightenment Ideas and Influences

The video explores the Enlightenment, a pivotal movement in the 17th and 18th centuries that reshaped human thought in Europe. It highlights key characteristics such as humanism, rationalism, and liberalism, and critiques the political and economic systems of the time, including absolutism and mercantilism. The video also discusses the advocacy for natural rights and the creation of constitutions. It covers significant scientific and technological advancements, such as the discovery of electricity and the development of vaccines. The video concludes with a call to action for viewer engagement.

What is the central idea of humanism as discussed in the Enlightenment?

• The reliance on supernatural explanations

• The importance of religious traditions

• The focus on human beings as the center of life

• The belief in the divine right of kings

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Enlightenment thinkers?

• Rationalism

• Liberalism

• Absolutism

• Scientific reasoning

What type of government did Enlightenment thinkers oppose?

• Democracy

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic

• Absolutism

What economic system was criticized by Enlightenment thinkers?

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Feudalism

Who proposed the division of power into three branches?

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• John Locke

What did Adam Smith advocate for in terms of economic policy?

• Mercantilism

• Feudal economic practices

• Economic self-regulation

• State intervention in the economy

Which revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

• Chinese Revolution

• Russian Revolution

• American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

What was the purpose of the Encyclopedia created during the Enlightenment?

• To list all known laws

• To promote religious teachings

• To compile all scientific knowledge

• To document royal decrees

Which scientific law was defined during the Enlightenment?

• Law of Relativity

• Law of Conservation of Mass

• Law of Gravity

• Law of Thermodynamics

What was one of the medical advancements made during the Enlightenment?

• Invention of X-rays

• Development of vaccines

• Discovery of penicillin

• Creation of antibiotics