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
Tags
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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