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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Oligarchy mean?Rule by the peopleRule by the fewRule by the best
- 2. Multiple ChoiceEnlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?power and privilegemoney and famegood looks and charmreason and logic
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhose authority was challenged by the new scientific theories during the 16th and 17th centuries?Catholic ChurchRoman GodsBaptist ministersThe Queen of Spain
- 4. Multiple ChoiceMany rulers came to power believing that their right to lead came from God. This is an example of:Supreme LawDivine RightTheir OpinionPoor Judgement
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe US has a written constitution, this characteristic is one of a:Limited GovernmentUnlimited Government
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called theArticles of ConfederationThe PreambleBill of RightsRules of Law
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Scientific Revolution can best be described as:A period when scientists embraced the teachings of the ChurchThe time when the Catholic Church empathized most with scientistsperiod when scientists began to question the old teachings of the ChurchScientific property invented by astrophysicists to explain the rotation of the Earth
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich Enlightenment thinker produced plays and poems, as well as historical and philosophical essays?A) Immanuel KantB) John LockeC) MontesquieuD) Voltaire
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe concept of individualism was most central to the political ideas ofA) Thomas HobbesB) Immanuel KantC) John LockeD) Montesquieu
- 10. 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
- 11. 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
- 12. Multiple Choice___________________ believed that without government, people would fight each other all the time.A. LockeB. HobbesC. MontesquieuD. Smith
- 13. Multiple ChoicePhilosophers of the Enlightenment wanted to use __________ in all areas of life.A. governmentB. economicsC. politicsD. reason
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAmerican's used _________________'s idea of separation of powers to write the US Constitution.A. MontesquieuB. HobbesC. RousseauD. Voltaire
- 15. Multiple ChoiceEnlightenment thinkers and theories inspiredA. the French RevolutionB. the American RevolutionC. other revolutions of the 1800sD. all of the above
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Enlightenment isa time of rebirtha time when science ruleda time with people used reason and logic to explain the worlda time when technology ruled
- 17. Multiple Choice
Enlightenment philosopher who believed to limit government, that it should be divided into separate branches that shared power.John LockeMontesquieuRousseauVoltaire - 18. Multiple ChoiceEnlightenment philosopher who believed people had natural rights of life, liberty, and property.John LockeMontesquieuRousseauVoltaire
- 19. Multiple ChoiceNatural RightsLife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.Life, Liberty, and PropertyFreedomRights to say what we want, when we want to.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow did Hobbes view human nature?We are inquisitive and industrious.We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.We are naturally altruistic and usually willing to compromise.We are born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for the Enlightenment?The Age of ReasonThe Age of Great PhilosophersThe Age of ReligionThe Age of Revolution
- 22. Multiple Choice
In general, the philosophes believed in which of the following?
expanding women's rights
all Church decrees
progress for society
authoritarian rule
- 23. Multiple Choice
What was Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution?
public elections
branches of government
the Bill of Rights
representatives
- 24. Multiple Choice
How did the Declaration of Independence embody (reflect) Enlightenment ideals?
It stated that all titles of nobility should be abolished.
It protected the rights of the accused and prohibited cruel punishment.
It set up a system of checks and balances for the U.S. government.
It said that people have rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
- 25. Multiple Choice
How did the Enlightenment Period change how people viewed the world/life? Choose all that apply
Less religious/spiritual, more secular/worldly
Less gothic/more classical
Less baroque/more authoritarian
Less philosophical/more scientific
- 26. Multiple Choice
What revolutions did the Enlightenment Period influence?
Russian Revolution/American Revolution
French Revolution/Russian Revolution
American Revolution/French Revolution
Russian Revolution/Bolshevik Revolution
- 27. Multiple Choice
The Enlightenment Period encouraged people to question who and what?
Church/Bible
Bible/Society
Government/Neoclassicalism
Government/Church
- 28. Multiple Choice
The Enlightenment influenced people to find answers through what two ways?
Reason/Discovery
Reason/Scientific Method
Scientific Method/Observations
Observations/Logic
- 29. Multiple Choice
Locke and Rousseau believed the government's power came from the
absolute monarchy
consent of the governed
third estate
nobility
- 30. Multiple Choice
Rousseau's influence is seen in the American government with
public elections
checks and balances
Declaration of Independence
freedom of speech
- 31. Multiple Choice
Voltaire's fight for individual rights were for
freedom of speech
tolerance
freedom of religion
all of the above
- 32. Multiple Choice
The rights of the accused and no cruel and unusual punishment were championed by
Rousseau
Voltaire
Beccaria
Hobbes
- 33. Multiple Choice
A "Social Contract" is an agreement between a ruler and who?
Monarchy
Dictator
Citizens
Aliens
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThis philosopher believed that women should have equal educationJohn LockeJean Jacques RousseauThomas HobbesMary Wollstonecraft
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