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

Enlightenment Ideas and Influences

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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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
2.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Enlightenment thinkers?
Rationalism
Liberalism
Absolutism
Scientific reasoning
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What type of government did Enlightenment thinkers oppose?
Democracy
Constitutional monarchy
Republic
Absolutism
4.
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What economic system was criticized by Enlightenment thinkers?
Mercantilism
Capitalism
Socialism
Feudalism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who proposed the division of power into three branches?
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Voltaire
John Locke
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did Adam Smith advocate for in terms of economic policy?
Mercantilism
Feudal economic practices
Economic self-regulation
State intervention in the economy
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which revolution was influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
Chinese Revolution
Russian Revolution
American Revolution
Industrial Revolution
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