The Enlightenment

Which Enlightenment thinker proposed the idea of the social contract?

• John Locke
• Voltaire
• Montesquieu
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Tags

WHII.5.c

Which Enlightenment thinker was hostile to religion?

• John Locke
• Voltaire
• Montesquieu
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Tags

WHII.5.c

Which of the following best describes the relationship between reason, progress, and individual rights in the Enlightenment?

• Reason and progress were valued over individual rights
• Reason, progress, and individual rights were all valued in the Enlightenment
• Reason and progress were not valued in the Enlightenment
• Individual rights were valued over reason and progress

Tags

WHII.5.c

Which Enlightenment thinkers proposed the idea of the separation of powers?

• Voltaire
• Montesquieu
• John Locke
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What was the scientific method?

• A systematic approach to studying and understanding natural phenomena
• A method of divination
• A method of prayer
• A method of alchemy

Tags

WHII.5.c

Which Enlightenment thinker would have mostly likely said, 'I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it'?

• Voltaire
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Montesquieu
• John Locke

Tags

WHII.5.c

What were natural rights according to Enlightenment thinkers?

• Rights granted by birth
• Rights granted by the church
• Inherent rights of all individuals
• Rights granted by the government

Tags

WHII.5.c

What was the Enlightenment also known as?

• The Age of Reason
• The Dark Ages
• The Renaissance
• The Industrial Revolution

Tags

WHII.5.c

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Enlightenment on society?

• It only impacted the field of science
• It promoted critical thinking and intellectual freedom
• It had no impact on society
• It led to the spread of ignorance and superstition

Tags

WHII.5.c

The Enlightenment helped fuel the revolution in which European country?

• France
• Spain
• Germany
• England

Tags

WHII.5.c