Enlightenment and Absolutism Quiz

Which philosopher's ideas greatly influenced the concept of the separation of powers in government?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

Which event in England in 1688 resulted in the Glorious Revolution and the overthrow of James II?

• The English Civil War

• The execution of Charles I

• The War of Spanish Succession

• The "Glorious Revolution"

The Enlightenment promoted the idea of:

• Absolute monarchy

• Divine right of kings

• Reason and rational thought

• Feudalism

Which European monarch is often referred to as the "Sun King"?

• Peter the Great

• Louis XIV

• Catherine the Great

• Maria Theresa

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for his work on freedom of speech and the separation of church and state?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

The Enlightenment emphasized the importance of:

• Blind faith in religious leaders

• Superstition and ignorance

• Reason, science, and individual rights

• Absolute obedience to monarchs

Who is known for his concept of the "social contract" and the idea that people form governments to protect their rights?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to overthrow a government that violates their natural rights?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Which English king was executed, leading to the establishment of the English Commonwealth?

• Charles I

• James I

• Charles II

• William II

Who is known for advocating the idea of the "divine right of kings" during the Age of Absolutism?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James I of England