The Enlightenment and Age of Reason Assessment

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Which movement directly influenced Enlightenment thinking about solving problems in government and society?

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The Scientific Revolution

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In France, where did philosophers often gather to exchange and debate ideas?

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Salons

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Who wrote "Two Treatises of Government" and believed in the protection of natural rights?

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John Locke

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What did Thomas Hobbes believe about human nature?

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Humans are naturally selfish

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Which philosopher introduced the concept of separation of powers in government?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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What famous quote is attributed to Voltaire regarding freedom of speech?

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I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend your right to say it

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What was Cesare Beccaria's main contribution to legal thinking?

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Arguing for fair trials

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What did John Locke call the agreement between people and their government?

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Social contract

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Which philosopher wrote the book "Leviathan"?

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Thomas Hobbes

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What concept did Montesquieu warn would lead to loss of liberty?

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Combined government powers