What was the Enlightenment?

Question 42 options:

the public cry for universal education

an intellectual movement based on reason

a period of European history devoted to exploring religion

The correct answer is B, " an intellectual movement based on reason."

What was the Enlightenment? The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement based on reason. It emphasized reason individualism and skepticism. The Enlightenment presented a challenge to traditional religious views. Enlightenment thinkers were the liberals of their day.