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AP European History
Unit 4: Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments (1648–1815)
4.5 18th-Century Culture and Arts
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What was the Enlightenment driven by as an intellectual and cultural movement of the 18th century?
Core principles
The Enlightenment emphasized the value of individual rights, autonomy, and
freedoms
The Enlightenment advocated for tolerance of diverse
viewpoints
.
Match the Enlightenment figure with their key contribution:
John Locke ↔️ Natural rights and limited government
Voltaire ↔️ Freedom of speech and tolerance
Jean-Jacques Rousseau ↔️ Social contract and popular sovereignty
Order the key principles of the Enlightenment based on their primary emphasis:
1️⃣ Rationality
2️⃣ Individualism
3️⃣ Progress
4️⃣ Tolerance
What did René Descartes famously state to emphasize the power of reason in understanding existence?
Cogito, ergo \sum</latex>
John Locke argued that individuals are born with a blank slate called
tabula rasa
John Locke believed that government should be based on natural rights and consent of the
governed
.
What is the core belief of empiricism regarding the source of knowledge?
Sensory experience
Social Contract Theory suggests that government should protect natural
rights
Match the philosophical idea with its key belief:
Rationalism ↔️ Knowledge comes from innate ideas
Empiricism ↔️ Knowledge is derived from observation
Social Contract Theory ↔️ Government should be based on consent
Empiricism posits that knowledge comes from sensory experience and
observation
Social Contract Theory explores the relationship between individuals and their
government
.
Rationalism emphasizes the power of reason and
logic
John Locke argued that knowledge comes from sensory experience and
observation
Rousseau emphasized the general will in Social Contract
Theory
Match the philosophical idea with its key figure:
Rationalism ↔️ René Descartes
Empiricism ↔️ John Locke
Social Contract Theory ↔️ Locke, Rousseau
These philosophical concepts significantly influenced political reforms and societal development in
Europe
What were the major philosophical ideas of the Enlightenment?
Rationalism, Empiricism, Social Contract Theory
Who is a central figure in Rationalism?
René Descartes
Empiricism posits that knowledge comes from
sensory experience
and observation.
Which philosopher advocated for government based on consent of the governed?
John Locke
The Scientific Revolution influenced culture and arts by introducing new scientific
methods
Which artist applied scientific principles to depict human anatomy realistically?
Leonardo da Vinci
Mathematical proportions became prevalent in Renaissance architecture after the
Scientific Revolution
.
Match the feature with the correct period in art history:
Religious themes ↔️ Art Before Scientific Revolution
Realistic depiction ↔️ Art After Scientific Revolution
What were the two major art movements of the 18th century?
Neoclassicism and Rococo
Neoclassicism emphasized classical themes, order, and
symmetry
Which Rococo artist is known for "The Swing"?
Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Jacques-Louis David's "The Oath of the Horatii" exemplifies
Neoclassicism
.
Match the key principle with its description and influencer:
Rationality ↔️ Using reason and logic | Locke, Voltaire
Individualism ↔️ Valuing rights and freedoms | Locke, Rousseau
What does Descartes' famous statement "Cogito, ergo sum" mean?
"I think, therefore I am"
John Locke argued that individuals are born with a blank slate, known as a
tabula
rasa.
What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau emphasize in Social Contract Theory?
General will
The Scientific Revolution led artists to explore human
anatomy
with greater accuracy.
Which mathematical concepts influenced composition and perspective in art?
Mathematical proportions
Art before the Scientific Revolution relied heavily on religious and
mythological
themes.
Which Neoclassical artist is known for "The Oath of the Horatii"?
Jacques-Louis David
Jean-Honoré Fragonard's "The Swing" is an example of
Rococo
art.
Which Rococo artist is known for light, decorative, and romantic paintings?
Jean-Honoré Fragonard
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