F.2 HIST Revision Quiz American Revolution

Background of the Enlightenment:

During this period, powerful nation-states in Europe began to emerge. Often these countries were ruled by ________ ________.

(Put a space between words, the first starts with "a" and the second starts with "m")

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Absolute monarchs believed that they were given the right to rule by ___.

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How do we usually call the philosophers who challenged the power of the absolute monarchs in the 17th and 18th centuries? _____________ ________

(Put a space between words, the first starts with "E" and the second starts with "t")

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According to Locke, the people have the right to _________ the government it rules badly.

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According to Locke, governments are set up by the people to protect their _____, ________ and _______.

(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "p" and the third starts with "l")

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According to Locke, the power of the government comes from the ______.

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According to Montesquieu, the __________ of powers should protect people’s rights better.

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According to Montesquieu, the powers of government should be divided among the three ________ of government

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According to Montesquieu, the three branches of government are: the ___________, the _________ and the _________.

(Put a space between words, the first starts with "l", the second starts with "e" and the third starts with "j")

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According to Voltaire, people should enjoy freedom of ______, ________ and the _____. (Put a space between words, the first starts with "s", the second starts with "r" and the third starts with "p")

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