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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich Enlightenment thinker produced plays and poems, as well as historical and philosophical essays?A) Immanuel KantB) John LockeC) MontesquieuD) Voltaire
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe Encyclopedie was published toA) propose a new plan of government for FranceB) inspire peasants to rise up against the ruling classC) spread Enlightenment ideas as widely as possibleD) improve the study of literature by the middle class
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn what way did Enlightenment philosophers reflect the central ideas of both Greek democracy and Roman republicanism?A) They taught that rule by an elite class of nobles is necessary for running a government.B) They thought government should represent the will of its citizens.C) They argued that a merit-based system is the best method for selecting government officials.D) They felt that rule by a strong central leader is the only way to govern effectively.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe concept of individualism was most central to the political ideas ofA) Thomas HobbesB) Immanuel KantC) John LockeD) Montesquieu
- 5. Multiple ChoiceJohn Locke's central political value wasA) the protection of individual rightsB) designing governments around biblical teachingsC) ensuring an equal distribution of wealthD) the empowerment of the majority of people
- 6. Multiple ChoiceA common theme among Enlightenment thinkers wasA) a desire to improve societyB) faith in traditional religious beliefsC) support for democratic forms of governmentD) a belief in the inherent goodness of humanity
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A) American and French RevolutionsB) Buddhism and ConfucianismC) Islamic philosophyD) Scientific Revolution - 8. Multiple ChoiceImmanuel Kant's main writings centered on which question?A) How can religious ideas be proven rationally?B) How should a democratic society be organized?C) How do humans learn about the way the world works?D) How do humans react to new technological innovations?
- 9. Multiple ChoicePhilosophers of the Enlightenment wanted to use __________ in all areas of life.A. governmentB. economicsC. politicsD. reason
- 10. Multiple Choice___________________ believed that without government, people would fight each other all the time.A. LockeB. HobbesC. MontesquieuD. Smith
- 11. Multiple ChoiceLocke believed that a government's power came from its ___________________.A. armyB. powerC. peopleD. science
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAmerican's used _________________'s idea of separation of powers to write the US Constitution.A. MontesquieuB. HobbesC. RousseauD. Voltaire
- 13. Multiple ChoiceEnlightenment thinkers and theories inspiredA. the French RevolutionB. the American RevolutionC. other revolutions of the 1800sD. all of the above
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the French word for philosopher?A. philosopheB. natural rightsC. separation of powerD. checks and balances
- 15. Multiple ChoiceYou are born with _________________ that can't be taken away; life, liberty, propertyA. philosopheB. natural rightsC. separation of powerD. checks and balances
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe belief that government should be split into three branches to prevent one person or group from becoming corrupt.A. philosopheB. natural rightsC. separation of powerD. checks and balances
- 17. Multiple ChoiceRelated to the idea of separation of powers; each branch of government must have approval from other branches in order to do certain functions.A. philosopheB. natural rightsC. separation of powerD. checks and balances
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