Question 1

The fall of Constantinople is associated with

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The fall of Constantinople in 1453 is closely associated with the Renaissance because it led to the migration of Greek scholars and texts to Italy, which significantly fueled the Renaissance's revival of interest in Greek and Roman culture and knowledge.

Question 2

Enlightenment was

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The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Enlightenment, was an intellectual and philosophical movement that dominated the world of ideas in Europe during the 18th century.

Question 3

'Ancient Regime' is a term connected with the government in

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The term 'Ancient Regime' refers to the political and social system of France before the French Revolution of 1789.

Question 4

Taille was

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Taille was a land tax imposed on the French peasantry and non-nobles before the French Revolution.

Question 5

Tithe was the tax given to

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Tithes were historically given to the church as a mandatory contribution, typically one-tenth of a person's income or agricultural produce.

Question 6

"Enlightenment is man's emrgence from his self imposednonage". Who said this?

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This quote is attributed to Immanuel Kant, who defined Enlightenment as mankind's exit from its self-imposed immaturity, primarily through the use of reason.

Question 7

"Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" is written by

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"An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" is a significant philosophical work by David Hume, not listed among the options provided. However, none of the listed options (Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau, Hobbes) are correct, as they are all different philosophers with their own notable works. The question seems to have a mistake in the options provided.

Question 8

The man who proved that the nature obeys certain fundamental laws

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Isaac Newton is renowned for formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation, which laid the groundwork for classical mechanics and demonstrated that the natural world follows discernible laws.

Question 9

Tabula Rasa is a term coined by

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Tabula Rasa is a term coined by John Locke, referring to the theory that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that all knowledge comes from experience or perception.

Question 10

The spirit of Laws was written by

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"The Spirit of Laws" is a treatise on political theory first published anonymously by Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, in 1748. Montesquieu is credited with this work, which outlines his theory of the separation of powers, a concept that has been highly influential in the development of modern democratic governance.

Question 11

"Humanity had lost its title deeds and Montesquieu recovered them". Who said this?

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Voltaire made this statement, highlighting Montesquieu's significant contribution to political philosophy and the understanding of laws and society.

Question 12

"All the great modern ideas have their commencement in Montesquieu". Who said this?

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Faguet made this statement, recognizing Montesquieu's significant influence on modern thought and ideas.

Question 13

"He was scornful of revealed truth". Who? BA English IV Semester READING Prose

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Diderot was known for his critical and skeptical attitude towards revealed truth, emphasizing reason and empirical evidence over religious or mystical revelations.

Question 14

"Reason is the most perfect, the most noble, the most beautiful of all our faculties". Who said this?

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The answer of "Reason is the most perfect, the most...

Question 15

Who wrote the 'Discourse Preliminarie' of The Encyclopedia?

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Jean Le Rond d'Alembert wrote the "Discourse Preliminarie" (Preliminary Discourse) of the Encyclopédie, which served as an introduction to the work and outlined the project's goals and principles.

Question 16

"We are tempted to regard him as the greatest, the most universal and the most eloquent of philosophers". Who is praised here?

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The answer of "We are tempted to regard him as...

Question 17

The author of La Religieuse?

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Denis Diderot is the author of "La Religieuse" (The Nun), which is a novel he wrote in the late 18th century.

Question 18

Treatise on Human Nature was written by?

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"Treatise on Human Nature" is a work by David Hume, an 18th-century Scottish philosopher, historian, economist, and essayist known especially for his philosophical empiricism and skepticism.

Question 19

"An Englishman like a free man goes to heaven by whatever route he chooses". Who made this statement?

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The answer of "An Englishman like a free man goes...

Question 20

The author of Candide ? BA English IV Semester READING Prose

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Voltaire, a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher, is the author of "Candide." This satirical novella, first published in 1759, criticizes the optimism espoused by the philosophers of the Enlightenment period.

Quiz 1: Historical and Philosophical Figures and Concepts