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The Age of Enlightenment

The Age of Enlightenment

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Flashcard

History

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Monique Reynolds

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the period of Enlightenment?

Back

A time when science, reason, and new ideas about government and human rights became important.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which philosopher believed in the idea of natural law/natural rights, given to you by God?

Back

Locke

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which philosopher believed in the idea of a social contract between the people and the government?

Back

All of them

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Social contract

Back

The idea that people agree to follow rules and create a government to protect their rights in exchange for protection and order in society.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did Locke believe should happen to a government if it does not do what is in the best interest of the people?

Back

The people have the right to change or overthrow the government.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Adam Smith was

Back

An economist who promoted free markets and the idea of laissez-faire.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the philosopher Montesiques believe was the best form of government?

Back

A government with a separation of powers to prevent any one branch from becoming too strong.

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