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Enlightenment A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the 
reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions., "natural laws". celebrate the power of 
human reason, argued that rational thought could create progress and knowledge. Control over 
own life and society., 18th century movement which emphasized modern practical achievements 
of knowledge, religious toleration and liberty., 18th and 19th century. Also age of reason. 
Characterised by faith in the abilit...
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What did John Locke contribute to the Enlightenment? Said that people have natural rights to 
"life, liberty and property" (in Declaration of Independence). 
What did Thomas Hobbes contribute to the Enlightenment? He said that we need a king that 
can protect the people and make trusted decisions for them. 
What did Voltaire contribute to the Enlightenment? Stated that people should have freedoms 
of thought, speech, and religion (which inspired the 1st Amendment in the US Constitution) 
What ...
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Enlightenment the use of reason in guiding people's thoughts about philosophy, society and 
politics 
Secular non- religious 
Voltaire Mocked religion in his writings 
Believed that humans could improve their own existence 
Disapproved of censorship 
Salon a social gathering held to discuss ideas 
Women often hosted salons 
Mary Wollstonecraft Argued that women should have the same rights as men 
Adam Smith Believed that economics was governed by natural laws
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Thomas Hobbes Philosopher who argued that man was sinful and needed to be controlled; 
Leviathan 
Nicholaus Copernicus Polish astronomer from who developed the theory that the 
Earth revolved around the sun 
Johannes Kepler A German astronomer from who formulated three laws of how 
the planets revolve around the sun; Brahe's assistant 
Galileo Italian astronomer from who was the first to use a telescope as well as 
prove that objects with different masses fall at the same velocity 
Rene Desc...
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Elements of the Design Thinking Process Stage 1: Emphasize- Research Your Users' Needs 
Stage 2: Define- State Your Users' Needs and Problems 
Stage 3: Ideate- Challenge Assumptions and Create Ideas 
Stage 4: Prototype- Start to Create Solutions 
Stage 5: Test- Try Your Solutions Out 
Difference between small businesses and entrepreneurs? Small businesses are not always 
interested in taking on new business opportunities. 
Entrepreneurs set up a business with the aim to make a profit. 
Compens...
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A head chef conducts a survey of other restaurants in the area. The chef notices that most 
customer complaints primarily come from takeout order being delayed. The chef believes that 
having a short-order cook dedicated to primarily come from takeout orders being delayed. The 
chef believes that having a short-order cook dedicated to primarily come from takeout orders 
being delayed. The chef believes that having a short-order cook dedicated to preparing carryout 
orders will make his restauran...
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What are the natural rights with which people are born, according to John Locke? According 
to Locke, all the people are born free and equal, with three natural rights; life, liberty, and 
property. 
 
Who were the philosophes and what did they advocate? 1. Reason - Enlightened thinkers 
believed truth could be discovered through reason or logical thinking. 
 
2. Nature - The philosophes believed that what was natural was also good and reasonable. 
 
3. Happiness - The philosophes rejected the m...
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What was the Enlightenment, and why did it have that name, and what did Enlightenment 
thinkers believe? The enlightenment was a time in the 1700's in Europe when people began 
to question old ideas and search for knowledge. The name Enlightenment refers to the light of 
knowledge that supposedly replaces the darkness of superstition and ignorance. Enlightenment 
thinkers believed that science and reason could improve people's lives. 
 
What part of the world did the Enlightenment begin? Europ...
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The Enlightenment 
European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and 
individualism rather than tradition. 
Social Contract 
The agreement by which people define and limit their individual rights thus creating an 
organised society or government 
Reason 
Enlightened thinkers believed truth could be discovered through reason or logical thinking. 
Scientific Revolution 
Group of scholars mid 1500s published their works that challenged the ideas of the ancien...
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Enlightenment 
A popular philosophical movement of the 1700s that focused on human reasoning, natural 
science, political and ethical philosophy. 
 
John Locke 
17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that 
people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property. 
 
Voltaire 
() French philosopher. He believed that freedom of speech was the best weapon 
against bad government. He also spoke out against the corruption of the French government, an...
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What was the Enlightenment? a period beginning in the 1600s in which educated Europeans 
changed their outlook on life by seeing reason as the key to human progress 
 
Who were Enlightenment thinkers inspired by? The example of scientists such as Galileo 
and Newton 
 
-Scientists used observation and logic to understand the physical world. 
-Their methods were rapidly overturning old beliefs. 
 
The Enlightenment helped to shape modern views of... human nature, society, and 
government. 
 
Enli...
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Diedrot Edited the "Encyclopedia" 
 
Montesquieu Wrote the "Spirit of Laws" 
 
Voltaire Wrote "Candide" 
 
Rousseau Wrote "The Social Contract" 
 
"Encyclopedia" This was used to criticized the government, the Church, and society 
 
Montesquieu Described "perfect" government 
 
Voltaire Championed freedom of thought and religion 
 
Rousseau Believed in popular sovereignty
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Enlightenment A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the 
reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions., "natural laws". celebrate the power of 
human reason, argued that rational thought could create progress and knowledge. Control over 
own life and society., 18th century movement which emphasized modern practical achievements 
of knowledge, religious toleration and liberty., 18th and 19th century. Also age of reason. 
Characterised by faith in the abilit...
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Enlightenment•Enlightenment
What did John Locke contribute to the Enlightenment? Said that people have natural rights to 
"life, liberty and property" (in Declaration of Independence). 
 
What did Thomas Hobbes contribute to the Enlightenment? He said that we need a king that 
can protect the people and make trusted decisions for them. 
 
What did Voltaire contribute to the Enlightenment? Stated that people should have freedoms 
of thought, speech, and religion (which inspired the 1st Amendment in the US Constitution) 
 ...
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Enlightenment•Enlightenment
Enlightenment the use of reason in guiding people's thoughts about philosophy, society and 
politics 
 
Secular non- religious 
 
Voltaire Mocked religion in his writings 
Believed that humans could improve their own existence 
Disapproved of censorship 
 
Salon a social gathering held to discuss ideas 
Women often hosted salons 
 
Mary Wollstonecraft Argued that women should have the same rights as men 
 
Adam Smith Believed that economics was governed by natural laws
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Enlightenment•Enlightenment
Thomas Hobbes Philosopher who argued that man was sinful and needed to be controlled; 
Leviathan 
 
Nicholaus Copernicus Polish astronomer from who developed the theory that the 
Earth revolved around the sun 
 
Johannes Kepler A German astronomer from who formulated three laws of how 
the planets revolve around the sun; Brahe's assistant 
 
Galileo Italian astronomer from who was the first to use a telescope as well as 
prove that objects with different masses fall at the same velocity 
 
R...
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Enlightenment A period where reason was applied in guiding people's thoughts about 
philosophy, society and politics. 
 
secular non-religious 
 
Voltaire French philosopher who mocked government and religion. He believed humans 
could improve their own existence without God. Believed in freedom of thought and speech. 
 
salon a social gathering held to discuss ideas 
 
Mary Wollstonecraft British writer who argued that women should have the same rights as 
men. 
 
John Locke English philosophe...
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What did John Locke contribute to the Enlightenment? Said that people have natural rights to 
"life, liberty and property" (in Declaration of Independence). 
What did Thomas Hobbes contribute to the Enlightenment? He said that we need a king that 
can protect the people and make trusted decisions for them. 
What did Voltaire contribute to the Enlightenment? Stated that people should have freedoms 
of thought, speech, and religion (which inspired the 1st Amendment in the US Constitution) 
What ...
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Enlightenment test history 2023 with complete solution 
 
The heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory was proposed by 
b. Nicolaus Copernicus 
Francis Bacon helped to develop.. 
c. the scientific method 
Isaac Newton explained the 
a. Law of universal gravitation 
In general, the philosophes believed in which of the following 
c. progress for society 
The idea of a direct democracy is explained in 
b. the social contract 
European art of the 1600's and early 1700s was dominated by a grand, ornate...
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Enlightenment test history 2023 with complete solution 
 
The heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory was proposed by 
b. Nicolaus Copernicus 
Francis Bacon helped to develop.. 
c. the scientific method 
Isaac Newton explained the 
a. Law of universal gravitation 
In general, the philosophes believed in which of the following 
c. progress for society 
The idea of a direct democracy is explained in 
b. the social contract 
European art of the 1600's and early 1700s was dominated by a grand, ornate...
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Enlightenment•Enlightenment