Absolute Monarchs and The Enlightenment Flashcard

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Which document, signed by King John in 1215, helped to establish the democratic right of “due process of law”?

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Magna Carta

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What type of government was established by the English Bill of Rights in 1689? Options: republic, oligarchy, constitutional monarchy, democracy

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constitutional monarchy

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Before they could be crowned, William and Mary had to: Accept the English Bill of Rights.

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Accept the English Bill of Rights.

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Which philosopher thought that people are born greedy and selfish and need an absolute monarch to keep order in society?

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Thomas Hobbes

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Which philosopher advocated for separation of powers in government?

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Montesquieu

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Which philosopher stood up for free speech?

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Voltaire

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Which of the following would John Locke most have agreed? Options: People have the right to overthrow a government that violates their rights., An enlightened absolute monarchy is the best way to ensure an orderly society., The Glorious Revolution violated the rights of the English people., Absolute monarchy is necessary because people are naturally cruel and selfish.

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People have the right to overthrow a government that violates their rights.

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In order to protect liberty, Montesquieu proposed that...

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government be divided into separate branches.

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Which philosopher advocated for free public education? Options: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft

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Wollstonecraft

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What is the term for rights given or inspired by God?

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Divine Right

Answer explanation

Divine Right refers to rights given or inspired by God.