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During Europe's Age of Reason, people began to question ideas and concepts related to the natural world. Some of these thoughts had been in place for centuries and were supported by the Catholic Church. What other idea, also supported by the Catholic Church, was strongly challenged a little later, during the Age of Enlightenment?

the idea of that monarchs and their governments had a right to rule

the idea that all men should be educated, regardless of class

the idea of fiscal or financial responsibility within a government

the idea of that spiritual awareness was essential in all societies

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the idea of that monarchs and their governments had a right to rule

Enlightenment thinkers (Locke, Rousseau, Voltaire, Montesquieu) challenged the divine right of kings and argued for popular sovereignty, natural rights, and limits on government power.