Question

Use the following statement attributed to the Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus to answer the following question:

"Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself."—Public Domain

Which of the following did Erasmus' remark foreshadow?

a.the Enlightenment
b.the Glorious Revolution
c.the American Revolution
d.the Baroque Movement

i think its a

Answer 1

It is A.

Answer 2

We know its not D. And it isn't A. (100% positive about this).

Answer 3

And I'm almost 100% its not C. I believe it's B.

Answer 4

Sure ^^
Just give me a sec and I'll be right back.

Answer 5

I believe it is B. [Thomas Jefferson], because when Thomas was writing the Declaration of Independence, he consulted to Locke's writing for guidance.

Answer 6

Oh, and medal would be great if you could please :)

Answer 7

okay i need help with 3 other u willing to help

Answer 8

I'll certainly try my best :)

Answer 9

What did Enlightenment thinkers mean by the term "social contract"?

an agreement between the people and their government
a contract between different manufacturers in the same industry
an agreement between the Church and the monarchy
an understanding that scientists were free to make experiments

Answer 10

Please remember to say which answer you believe is the correct one, though.

Answer 11

okay i think its b or c

Answer 12

Oh, that one is A. [an agreement between the people and their government]. 100% A.

Answer 13

Use the following statement from Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address to answer the question below:

"A wise and frugal Government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government…"—Public Domain

Which of the following best agrees with Jefferson's statement on the role of government?
Adam Smith's opinions on laissez-faire economics
Mary Wollstonecraft's opinions on the education of women
Voltaire's opinions on the power of enlightened despots
Rousseau's opinions on the original state of humanity

Answer 14

i say fo this one b

Answer 15

Mary Wollstonecraft's opinions on the education of women

Answer 16

Its not B. or D. Let me think about the other two.

Answer 17

Its A. [Adam Smith's opinions on laissez-faire economics]

Answer 18

The Laissez-faire was "a doctrine opposing governmental interference in economic affairs beyond the minimum necessary for the maintenance of peace and property rights..."
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laissez-faire

Answer 19

okay last one

Use the following quote from Benjamin Franklin to answer the question below:

"A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body."—Public Domain

Why is Franklin's statement a recognizable impact of the effects of the Enlightenment?
It implies the mind is more important than the body.
It reveals that Franklin had a philosophical disposition.
It shows that Franklin valued reason and intellectual accomplishment.
It suggests that the emotions are more important than reasoned thinking.

i think its d or a

Answer 20

I'm sure its C. [It shows that Franklin valued reason and intellectual accomplishment.], but just give me a sec.

Answer 21

It could be D. [It suggests that the emotions are more important than reasoned thinking.], though...

Answer 22

okay Youve been a real help maybe ill use u next time :)

Answer 23

Its certainly not A. or B.

Answer 24

i learned alot today
from you so its c or what

Answer 25

i thought it was c what do you think

Answer 26

Please, sorry to bother you about this, but a medal would be excellent :)

Answer 27

okay done and no problem so waht is it

Answer 28

I would go with C., to be honest. But on this one, it comes down to you.

Answer 29

okay

Answer 30

thanks

Answer 31

No problem, and best of luck on your exam :)

Answer 32

@IxairaS were these right ?

Answer 33

The one with the quote about ''light'' is certainly not the Glorious Revolution, I just took the quiz.

Answer 34

and then the other ones are correct.