Some Monarchs Acted as Patrons of Enlightenment Intellectuals for All

question 34

Multiple Choice

Some monarchs acted as patrons of Enlightenment intellectuals for all the following reasons except that

• A) aspects of Enlightenment thought undermined traditional opponents of monarchical power such as the clergy and aristocracy.
• B) many Enlightenment thinkers emphasized the role of powerful monarchs as potential agents of reform.
• C) the era was characterized by an optimistic belief that reason could solve humanity's problems.
• D) monarchs were often atheists, just like most Enlightenment thinkers.
• E) Enlightenment ideas had the potential to improve economic performance.

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