French Revolution Review

Who wrote "Leviathan" and expressed his ideas on social contracts, stating "Without government to keep order, Life would be solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Who is the French writer that studied political liberty, was impressed with the British system and their separation of powers, and believed that "Power should be a check to power."?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which philosopher believed that civilization corrupted people and stated "Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains." and that government was made better by the "general will" of society?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Who was the Enlightenment philosopher that wrote 70 political essays, was a staunch defender of liberty, and famously said, "I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it."?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Mary Wollstonecraft

What did the ideas on government during the Enlightenment inspire?

• Calls for Monarchy

• Calls for Democracy

• Calls for Theocracy

• Calls for Oligarchy

Which revolution is considered an effect of the Enlightenment?

• French Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• American Revolution

• Russian Revolution

What was a result of the Enlightenment in Latin America?

• Economic Prosperity

• Technological Advancements

• Rebellions

• Cultural Renaissance

What was a sign of the Enlightenment's impact in France?

• Growing unrest

• Increased literacy

• Agricultural improvements

• Expansion of trade

Into how many classes was the French society divided during the time of the "Estates"?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Who were part of the First Estate in the French society?

• Bourgeoisie

• Nobility & aristocracy

• Catholic church officials & Clergy

• Peasants & farmers