What would an investigation into the cultural impacts of the enlightenment conclude?

Question

It would conclude that the enlightenment increased the authority of the catholic church.
It would conclude that the power of monarchs was expanded.
It would conclude that traditional ideas were favored over empirical observations.
It would conclude that the Enlightenment led to the rise of new political structures and government.

Answer 1

It would conclude that the Enlightenment led to the rise of new political structures and government such as constitutionalism, separation of powers, and the idea of individual rights. It would also conclude that the Enlightenment challenged traditional ideas and institutions, including the authority of the Catholic Church and the absolute power of monarchs. Empirical observations and scientific thinking were favored over blind faith in traditional beliefs.