Enlightenment

Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?

• power and privilege
• money and fame
• good looks and charm
• reason and logic

The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the

• Articles of Confederation
• The Preamble
• Bill of Rights
• Rules of Law

Which of the following best explains the effect of the Scientific Revolution on traditional religious beliefs?

• People now looked to religion to explain the world around them.
• People now looked to their kings to explain the world around them.
• People used reason and logic to explain the world
• Momney makes the world go round

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

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

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

• social contracts

• loyalties

• natural rights

• philosophies

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

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

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