John Locke's Philosophy Quiz

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

• Education, opportunity, and justice

• Life, happiness, and freedom

• Health, equality, and wealth

• Life, liberty, and property

What did Locke believe is the purpose of any government?

• To enforce strict laws

• To accumulate wealth for the rulers

• To protect natural rights

• To control people's lives

According to Locke, what should the government do if it fails to protect the natural rights of the people?

• Nothing, people should accept it

• The people have the right to overthrow the government

• The people should leave the country

• The government should increase its power

What did Locke believe is the source of government power?

• The military

• The wealthy elite

• The people

• The church

What did Locke believe about the right to property?

• It is only for the wealthy

• It should be controlled by the government

• It is not a natural right

• It should be protected by the government

What were common reasons for revolutions between 1775 and 1830?

• Economic inequality

• Monarchical rule

• Religious conflicts

• Social injustice

What major event led to revolutions around the world?

• The Seven Years' War

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

What did the events in Europe and the Americas lead people to question?

• Religion

• Economy

• Government

• Social norms