John Locke and His Ideas

What was John Locke's profession?

• Minister

• Doctor

• Philosopher

• All of the above

Who was influenced by John Locke's writings?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Locke Jr.

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What is the meaning of 'tabula rasa'?

• A blank slate or page

• A philosophical concept

• A type of government

• A natural right

According to Locke, how do people learn and develop?

• Through formal education only

• Through their experiences with the five senses

• Through genetic inheritance

• Through divine intervention

What are the natural rights proposed by Locke?

• Life, liberty, and property

• Equality, justice, and freedom

• Happiness, peace, and prosperity

• Knowledge, wisdom, and understanding

What is a social contract according to Locke?

• An agreement between individuals to form a government

• A legal document that outlines citizens' rights

• A contract between a government and its people

• A contract between two governments

What happens if a government fails to protect people's rights?

• The government is dissolved

• The people revolt

• The government imposes stricter laws

• The people lose their rights

According to Locke, why do we need a government?

• To control people's lives

• To enforce strict rules

• To protect people's natural rights

• To promote economic growth

What would life be like without a government according to Locke?

• Peaceful and harmonious

• Chaotic and lawless

• Equal and fair

• Strict and disciplined

What is the main purpose of government according to Locke?

• To accumulate wealth

• To maintain social order

• To control people's thoughts

• To establish a monarchy