Enlightenment Thinkers and Their Ideas

What were the informal meetings called in which French philosophers gathered?

• Salons

• Conferences

• Symposiums

• Assemblies

Which of the following questions did Enlightenment thinkers want to learn more about?

• What natural law governs the way people should live?

• How well do our institutions agree with natural law?

• Does natural law give all people certain rights?

• What is the best form of government?

Which statement is most similar to Thomas Hobbes’s beliefs about leadership?

• People can rule themselves with order

• People make decisions based on the common good

• People need an absolute ruler because they are selfish and greedy by nature

• Individualism is key to a leader’s success

According to John Locke, what is the purpose of government?

• To protect people's natural rights

• To enforce laws and regulations

• To maintain social order

• To promote economic prosperity

Which Enlightenment thinker argued for the separation of powers in government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

Which branch of government interprets the laws?

• Legislative branch

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Supreme Court

Which Enlightenment thinker supported religious tolerance and free speech?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

Which amendment in the US Constitution was inspired by the beliefs of Voltaire?

• Amendment 2, the right to bear arms

• Amendment 1, freedom of speech

• Amendment 4, warrants are required to search

• Amendment 6, the right to a speedy trial

According to Cesare Beccaria, what should punishment be based on?

• The seriousness of the crime

• The social status of the accused

• The personal beliefs of the judge

• The political climate of the country

Who wrote 'A Vindication of the Rights of Women' and argued for equality and education rights for women?

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Simone de Beauvoir

• Emmeline Pankhurst

• Susan B. Anthony