Enlightenment Vocabulary

What is the definition of 'Reason'?

• The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.

• A random occurrence without any explanation.

• An unrelated event that has no impact.

• A fictional story with no basis in reality.

'Philosophy' means:

• The study of ideas about knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life.

• Study of science

• Art of living

• Search for truth

Natural Rights are defined as

• Rights that all people are born with, such as life, liberty, and property.

• rights granted by a government

• privileges given by society

• legal entitlements provided by the state

What is a 'Social Contract'?

• A legal agreement between two parties

• An agreement among people to form a government that protects their rights.

• A type of social media platform

• A contract for social services

Explain 'Separation of Powers'.

• The idea that government should be divided into different branches to prevent one person or group from having too much power.

• It is a principle where all governmental powers are concentrated in a single branch.

• It is a principle where the government is divided into two branches with shared powers.

• It is a principle where the government has no separation of powers.

What is 'Democracy'?

• A system of government in which people have the power to make decisions through voting.

• A type of economic system

• A form of art

• A scientific theory

Fill in the blank: Liberty is the state of being free within society from ________ restrictions.

• oppressive

• supportive

• lenient

• encouraging

Fill in the blank: Equality is the idea that all people should be treated the same under the ________.

• law

• sun

• moon

• stars

Toleration: The acceptance of different beliefs, religions, and opinions. Fill in the blank: Toleration is the acceptance of different beliefs, religions, and ________.

• opinions

• cultures

• languages

• traditions

Enlightenment was a movement in the 1600s and 1700s that emphasized reason, individualism, and new ideas about ________.

• government

• art

• religion

• science