7th Grade Test: Enlightenment Era and Scientific Revolution

What did many people base their views on during the Enlightenment?

• Reason

• Emotions

• Faith

• Astrology

Which Enlightenment thinker felt that individual rights needed to be protected from the government?

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Charlie Hightower

Why did scientists & philosophers use reason during the Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment Era?

• To argue the importance of monarchies

• To strengthen ties between the church and the state

• To support the effects of colonization

• To challenge old systems of thought and authority

John Locke argued that all people were born with a blank slate and that people are shaped by "_______________".

• Their Religion (God and the Church)

• Experiences (The people around you, your financial status, major events)

• The Government (The King and Nobles)

• Random chance (no real factors)

When did John Locke believe people should change or overthrow their government?

• If it supported ownership of private property

• If it built up military strength of the country

• If it got rid of free pizza Fridays!

• If it violated people's natural rights

What Enlightenment thinker would have supported the idea of divine right?

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Thomas the Train

• Thomas Hobbes

What was an agreement between the ruler and the people that protected the rights of the people?

• Divine right of Kings

• General will

• Social contract

• Separation of powers

What did Rousseau mean when he said majority rule should make government decisions?

• Decisions should be made by an all-powerful ruler, like Mr. Keating

• Decisions should be made by focusing on religious ideas

• Decisions should be made to promote economic gains

• Decisions should be made based on the will of the people

What was Montesquieu's idea that government should be divided into three branches?

• Separation of powers

• Bill of rights

• Unlimited government

• Absolute monarchy

By providing for a separation of powers, what did Montesquieu hope government would achieve?

• Social contract

• Revolution

• Executive privilege

• Checks and balances