Question

The Reformation was a period in history that emphasized knowledge, learning and

understanding of science, governments and natural rights.

A: True
B: False

Answer 1

The statement about the Reformation is false; the period focused on religious reforms and not directly on science, government, and natural rights, which were subjects of the Enlightenment. The Reformation led to more personal freedom of belief and affected art by reducing religious patronage.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is false. The Reformation, a 16th century movement, challenged the power of the Roman Catholic Church, leading to significant religious change and resulting in the rise of Protestant churches. It was not focused primarily on the sciences, government, and natural rights, but rather it brought about religious, social, and artistic transformations. However, religious reformers like Luther did emphasize the importance of education and personal religious study.

The Reformation was indeed a time of transformation that impacted many facets of society but was characterized by religious debates, wars, and changes in the church's influence rather than an emphasis on knowledge and learning related to science, governments, and natural rights. Those aspects became more prominent during the subsequent Enlightenment period, which was driven by reason and scientific understanding.

The freedom of belief became more prevalent as result of the Reformation, leading to diverse expressions of faith. Art also underwent a shift as the Church's patronage diminished in Protestant regions, encouraging artists to explore secular themes and personal religious expression.

Answer 2

A true

Enlightenment, French siècle des Lumières (literally “century of the Enlightened”), German Aufklärung, a European intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries in which ideas concerning God, reason, nature, and humanity were synthesized into a worldview that gained wide assent in the West and that instigated revolutionary developments in art, philosophy, and politics. Central to Enlightenment thought were the use and celebration of reason, the power by which humans understand the universe and improve their own condition. The goals of rational humanity were considered to be knowledge, freedom, and happiness.