Enlightenment Ideas and Influences

The video explores the Enlightenment period from 1650 to 1800, highlighting its impact on culture, economics, politics, and society. It discusses the rise of neoclassical art and classical music, the development of capitalism, and the spread of new ideas through the encyclopedia. The Enlightenment challenged traditional views on women's roles and governance, leading to political reforms and revolutions in America, France, and Latin America.

What was one of the main challenges posed by Enlightenment thinkers?

• The Divine Right of Kings

• The role of women in society

• The structure of the family

• The importance of art

Which style of art emerged during the Enlightenment, characterized by simplicity and elegance?

• Impressionism

• Baroque

• Neoclassical

• Rococo

Who among the following composers is known for creating the first symphony?

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What economic model, based on private ownership and profit, was developed during the Enlightenment?

• Socialism

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

According to Adam Smith, what determines the price of goods in a market?

• Production costs

• Government regulations

• Supply and demand

• Consumer preferences

Who created the first encyclopedia to spread Enlightenment ideas?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Denis Diderot

• Voltaire

Which Enlightenment thinker argued for more educational opportunities for women?

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Madame de Pompadour

• Catherine the Great

• Marie Antoinette

What form of government did most Enlightenment philosophers believe was best?

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

• Limited monarchy

• Absolute monarchy

Which ruler is known for saying, 'I am the state'?

• Frederick the Great

• Louis XIV

• Peter the Great

• Joseph II

What was a significant outcome of the spread of Enlightenment ideas in the Americas?

• The rise of feudalism

• The rejection of British rule

• The decline of trade

• The establishment of a monarchy