Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution Concepts

The video explores the Enlightenment, a period where reason and the scientific method were used to understand government, religion, and human interaction. It contrasts the Middle Ages' absolute monarchies and the Catholic Church's dominance with the Renaissance's revival of classical thought and the Reformation's challenge to religious authority. The Scientific Revolution, led by figures like Copernicus and Newton, laid the groundwork for Enlightenment ideas, which spread from England to France and beyond. Philosophes debated societal roles and governance, influencing revolutions and advocating for rights, though women's equality remained limited.

What were the three great goals that Enlightenment thinkers believed reason could lead to?

• Strength, Honor, and Glory

• Faith, Hope, and Charity

• Knowledge, Freedom, and Happiness

• Power, Wealth, and Success

During the Middle Ages, who held all the power in European countries?

• Military Generals

• Elected Officials

• Absolute Monarchs

• Democratic Leaders

What was the primary role of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• To support democratic governance

• To promote scientific discoveries

• To control the education system

• To dominate every aspect of people's lives

What did the Renaissance revive interest in?

• Eastern Philosophies

• Modern Technology

• Ancient Greece and Rome

• Medieval Art and Culture

Who challenged the authority of the Catholic Church with the 95 Theses?

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Martin Luther

• John Locke

What was the significant change in the view of the universe during the Scientific Revolution?

• From static to expanding universe

• From flat earth to round earth

• From geocentric to heliocentric

• From heliocentric to geocentric

Where did the Enlightenment begin and eventually spread to?

• Spain, then to Portugal

• England, then to France

• Italy, then to Germany

• France, then to England

What were the gatherings called where philosophes met in Paris?

• Conferences

• Symposiums

• Workshops

• Salons

Who argued for women's rights during the Enlightenment?

• Jane Austen

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Queen Elizabeth I

• Marie Curie

Which major historical event was inspired by Enlightenment ideas?

• The Russian Revolution

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The French Revolution