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6) For the philosophes, the most important lesson of the Scientific Revolution was that

Question 6 options:

	the word of God was beyond question
	most governments sincerely tried to do what was best for their people
	the pursuit of knowledge was ultimately pointless
	human reason and a scientific approach can unlock the secrets of life

7) It could be said that the general goal of the philosophes was

Question 7 options:

	to discard the new ideas introduced by the Scientific Revolution
	the practical application of knowledge to human society, politics, and the economy, to promote happiness
	to overthrow governments through violent revolution
	to protect traditional values, like the Catholic faith

8) All of the following statements about Charles I of England are true except

Question 8 options:

	unlike his father, James I, Charles firmly believed that kings were answerable only to God
	Charles argued frequently with Parliament, especially about foreign policy, finances, and religion
	he recognized the importance of Parliament and did his best to cooperate with it
	he ruled without Parliament, successfully, for over a decade

9) Richelieu's successor, the Cardinal Mazarin, made no effort to continue Richelieu's policies and reforms.

Question 9 options:

	True
	False

10) As a Puritan, Oliver Cromwell tried to make England a "godly" nation by strictly regulating "public morality"; he enforced laws that prohibited, among other things, blasphemy, adultery, and attending the theater.

Question 10 options:

	True
	False