Enlightenment Thinkers Flashcard

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Who was the English writer of Leviathan?

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Thomas Hobbes

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According to Thomas Hobbes, what is needed to keep order?

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A strong government

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Who wrote Two Treatises on Government?

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John Locke

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According to John Locke, where does power come from?

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The people

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What is the main role of the government, according to John Locke?

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Protect natural rights

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Who wrote On the Spirit of Laws?

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Montesquieu

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What did Montesquieu emphasize the importance of? Options: Freedom of speech, Religious toleration, Separation of powers, Protection of natural rights

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Separation of powers

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What does the separation of powers provide?

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Checks and balances

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Who stated, "To become truly great, one has to stand with people, not above them"?

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Voltaire

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Who is known for advocating freedom of speech, religious toleration, and separation of church and state?

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Voltaire