Enlightenment

The Enlightenment was an (a)   and cultural movement between the mid-17th and 18th centuries.

The Enlightenment put emphasis on rationality. This period was also called the Age of (a)   .

The Enlightenment thinkers believed that every human being enjoyed natural rights like 'equality' and 'liberty'. They also longed for democracy. Based on that, which of the following conclusions could be made?

• The Enlightenment thinkers were rich.

• They hated the kings that established absolute monarchy.

• The theories of Voltaire were more popular.

• Most of the Enlightenment thinkers were nobles.

Which of the following descriptions of the idea of 'divine right of kings' is correct?

• The power of kings came from God.

• The power of kings came from God and the people.

• The power of kings was greater than that of God.

• The power of kings was greater than that of God and people.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of absolutism?

• Absolute kings used the idea of the 'divine right of kings' to justify their rule.

• Absolute kings abolished the post of the Pope.

• Absolute kings had complete power over governments.

• Absolute kings maintained their rule by force.

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Enlightenment?

• Promotion of the divine rights of kings

• Thinkers promoting reason

• Pursuit of equality and freedom

• Thinkers criticising unreasonable social systems

Which Enlightenment thinker proposed that there should be a constitution to limit the power of the ruler and protect people's rights?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment thinker advocated the separation of powers?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment thinker advocated that everyone was equal before the law?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

John Locke is often considered as the 'Father of Classical (a)   '.