7th Grade Test: Enlightenment Era and Scientific Revolution

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What did many people base their views on during the Enlightenment?

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Reason

Front

Which Enlightenment thinker felt that individual rights needed to be protected from the government?

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John Locke

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Why did scientists & philosophers use reason during the Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment Era?

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To challenge old systems of thought and authority

Front

John Locke argued that all people were born with a blank slate and that people are shaped by "_______________".

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Experiences (The people around you, your financial status, major events)

Front

When did John Locke believe people should change or overthrow their government?

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If it violated people's natural rights

Front

What Enlightenment thinker would have supported the idea of divine right?

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Thomas Hobbes

Front

What was an agreement between the ruler and the people that protected the rights of the people?

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Social contract

Front

What did Rousseau mean when he said majority rule should make government decisions?

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Decisions should be made based on the will of the people

Front

What was Montesquieu's idea that government should be divided into three branches?

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Separation of powers

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By providing for a separation of powers, what did Montesquieu hope government would achieve?

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Checks and balances