The Enlightenment Was Termed Such Because It

question 17

Multiple Choice

The Enlightenment was termed such because it

• A)embraced the idea of a heliocentric universe in a society of devoted intellectuals.
• B)was carried out by only a few "enlightened" thinkers who were often opposed by political and religious leaders.
• C)proposed a fusion of religious ideas of Christianity and Buddhism.
• D)suggested that open criticism and change of society would lighten the oppression of absolutist leaders.
• E)provided that new science would "light" the way to a better society.

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