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Enlightenment~AP World History

Authored by Jocelyn Weese

World Languages

9th Grade

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This quiz comprehensively covers the Enlightenment period, focusing on the major philosophical thinkers and their revolutionary ideas that shaped modern political and economic thought. Designed for 10th-12th grade students studying AP World History, the questions assess students' understanding of key Enlightenment philosophers including Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, Thomas Paine, Adam Smith, Benjamin Franklin, and Baron de Montesquieu. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of core concepts such as natural rights theory, social contract philosophy, separation of powers, laissez-faire economics, and the tension between religious authority and rational thought. The quiz requires students to connect specific philosophers with their distinctive contributions—from Hobbes' defense of absolute monarchy to Locke's natural rights, from Smith's economic theories to Montesquieu's governmental structure ideas. Students must understand how these thinkers challenged traditional authority and laid the intellectual groundwork for democratic revolutions and modern political systems. Created by Jocelyn Weese, a World Languages teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit review before major examinations, homework assignment to reinforce reading comprehension, or formative assessment to identify knowledge gaps in student understanding of Enlightenment philosophy. Teachers can use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before discussing the American or French Revolutions, or as practice for AP World History exam preparation where students must demonstrate understanding of intellectual movements and their global impact. The quiz aligns with NCSS standards for social studies education, particularly those addressing the development of democratic ideals and the impact of ideas on political and economic systems, while supporting AP World History curriculum requirements for understanding major philosophical and intellectual movements that influenced global historical development.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which enlightenment thinkers thought the absolute thought that absolutely monarchy was the best form of government?

Thomas Hobbes

John Locke

Benjamin Franklin

Adam Smith

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Thomas Hobbes born

1570

1740

1588

1653

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the enlightenment mean to Immanuel Kant?

It's ridiculous

Emergence of mans self-imposed maturity

Corrupt the minds into false statements

It was better than the scientific revolution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the three natural rights John Locke thought that every human had a birth?

Liberty, Money, Money

Property, Power, liberty

Life, money, Property

Life, Liberty, property

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Immanuel Kant say is required for this Enlightenment?

Humanism

Money

Power

Freedom

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Immanuel Kant write his ideas and Philosophies into a book?

To spread bad ideas in order to cause chaos and unorder around Europe

In order to push the idea of Enlightenment and idea of Freedom

He was copying other Philosophers cause he is a follower

He wanted to try out his new printing press

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened after Thomas Paine published his pamphlets about his political ideas?

Killed due to his different view from most people

Offended superiors and dismissed from post

Became famous almost instantly for his veiws

Dropped out of school

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