Enlightenment Thinkers

Who believed that people are born evil and selfish?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

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According to John Locke, what are the three basic natural rights of people?

• Life, liberty, and property

• Power, wealth, and fame

• Equality, justice, and freedom

• Religion, education, and healthcare

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Who proposed the idea of a separation of powers in government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

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According to Rousseau, what is the contract between the government and the people called?

• Social contract

• Divine right

• Absolute monarchy

• Separation of powers

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What did Voltaire advocate for in terms of government and religion?

• Separation of powers

• Divine right

• Absolute monarchy

• Separation of church and state

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Which Enlightenment thinker believed in the concept of absolute monarchy?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

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What major revolution took place in the American colonies in 1776?

• French Revolution

• American Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Russian Revolution

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Which country experienced a revolution in 1789?

• France

• United States

• England

• Germany

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What was the main focus of the Enlightenment thinkers?

• Religious freedom

• Scientific discoveries

• Artistic expression

• Government reform

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What term is used to describe the absolute power of kings in the past?

• Divine right

• Social contract

• Separation of powers

• Natural rights

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