The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

A major concept promoted by philosophers of the Enlightenment was the need for

• A return to traditional medieval ideas

• The use of reason for rational and logical thinking

• Overseas expansion by western European nations

• Strengthening the power of the organized religions

Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings?

• God has chosen all government rulers

• Independence is built by military might

• A capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy

• The power of the government is derived from the governed

The goal of the Enlightenment writers was to

• Uphold the Divine Right Theory

• Limit the government from interfering with the rights of the people

• Increase support for European military conquests

• Support the European monarchs

The Enlightenment took influence from the:

• American Revolution

• French Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

According to John Locke, people form governments to protect their _________:

• social contracts

• loyalties

• natural rights

• philosophies

Enlightenment ideas helped cause the:

• American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Neolithic Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

What is another name for the Enlightenment?

• The Age of Reason
• The Age of Great Philosophers
• The Age of Religion
• The Age of Revolution

An agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection

• Philosophers
• Democracy
• Social Contract
• Divine Right of Kings

The best government, said which of the following men, is achieved by the separation of powers?:

• Montesqiueu
• Voltaire
• Diderot
• Hobbes

Which city was the center of the Enlightenment?

• Paris.

• Amsterdam

• St. Petersburg

• Vienna.