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The Enlightenment Study Guide
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10th Grade
02/03/2017

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1.  What is the Enlightenment?

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The enlightenment is a movement that what was created in the 1600's.
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2. Who was involved with the Enlightenment?


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John Locke, Thomas hobbes, voltaire, baron de montesquie.
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3. What was the Enlightenment about?

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it is about the freedom of countries etc.
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4. When did the Enlightenment take place?
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The enlightenment took place in the 18th century.
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5. Where did the Enlightenment take place?

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It took place in europe.
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6. Why did the Enlightenment occur?

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It occured because philosophers thought it would be a better impact for other countries.
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7.Who is one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for? (concepts & writings)

 

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Socrates, he is known for being an ancient philosopher, he created the "socratic Method"  is named for his process of questioning to discover answers.
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8. Who is one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for? (concepts & writings)

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Aristole, he is known for 

 his writings. his were the first to create a comprehensive system of Western philosophy
 
 
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9. Who is one of the 3 Greek Philosophers & what is he known for? (concepts & writings)
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John Locke, he was known for thinkingt people were basically reasonable and moral, and believed in natural right. 
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10. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for
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John Locke, he was most known for believing in natural rights. 
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11. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)?
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Isaac newton, he was known for his social contract.
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12. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)?

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Jean jacques Rousseau, he was known fo his social contract.
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13. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)?

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Voltaire, he was known for his work canidide.
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14. Who is one of the 5 main Enlightenment Thinkers & what is he most-known for (writings, views on people, government)?

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Baron de Montesquieu, he was known for the seperation of the three branches. 
 
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15. What was the Scientific Revolution?

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the scientific revolution was a movement that changed peoples beliefs etc.
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