Question

Which of the following cannot be considered a cause of the Enlightenment?

1.Advancement of humanism during the Renaissance
2.Strengthening of absolute monarchies during the Glorious Revolution
3.Focus on observation and experimentation during the Scientific Revolution
4.Challenges to the authority of the Church during the Reformation

Answer 1

The Renaissance, Glorious Revolution, Scientific Revolution, and Reformation were all causes of the Enlightenment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Enlightenment was influenced by several factors, but one of these options cannot be considered a cause of the Enlightenment. The advancement of humanism during the Renaissance, strengthening of absolute monarchies during the Glorious Revolution, focus on observation and experimentation during the Scientific Revolution, and challenges to the authority of the Church during the Reformation all contributed to the development of the Enlightenment.