Life in the UK test practice question · History
What was the Enlightenment of the 1700s?
Answer options
- A time of new ideas in science, philosophy and politicsCorrect
- A war between England and Scotland
- A new Church set up by the king
- A period when trade with Europe stopped
Answer: A time of new ideas in science, philosophy and politics
Scotland had a strong part in it. Thinkers such as David Hume and Adam Smith worked in this period, and James Watt improved the steam engine.
Checked 8 November 2026