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Which ideas did French philosophes pursue? Check all that apply.Monarchs had a divine right to rule their people.Political reforms could bring about equality in France.Religion should not be used to guide or govern morality.Women should be prohibited from participating in the Enlightenment movement.Principles of reason should be used to understand the world.

A
Monarchs had a divine right to rule their people.
B
Political reforms could bring about equality in France.
C
Religion should not be used to guide or govern morality.
D
Women should be prohibited from participating in the Enlightenment movement.
E
Principles of reason should be used to understand the world.
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What Enlightenment trend shows the era’s increased emphasis on knowledge and education?

A
Encyclopedias were banned across Europe.
B
A number of scientific institutions were founded.
C
The study of science was downplayed in education.
D
Principles of reason became less important in schools.
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What was one way the Enlightenment influenced religion?

A
People began to use religion to understand the world.
B
Enlightenment thinkers rejected secularism.
C
Philosophers called for the church to be separate from government.
D
French philosophes opposed freedom of religion.
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What is the main idea of this passage by Thomas Jefferson?

A
Government should not interfere with citizens’ religious beliefs.
B
Reason and religion should be considered equal to one another.
C
Religion should guide how people interact with each other.
D
The state should dictate religious practices to ensure equality.
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Which ideas are part of the theory of deism? Check all that apply.God created the Earth and the universe.God grants monarchs the right to rule.God does not interfere with people’s lives.The church should have a major role in society.The church should be monitored by the government.

A
God created the Earth and the universe.
B
God grants monarchs the right to rule.
C
God does not interfere with people’s lives.
D
The church should have a major role in society.
E
The church should be monitored by the government.

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