Modified Enlightenment Test

French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion

• Voltaire

• Denis Diderot

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• John Locke

Answer explanation

Voltaire was the French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion.

What document did John Locke's ideas influence?

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Great Charter

• Magna Carter

Answer explanation

John Locke's ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence.

The rights of life, liberty, and property are called:

• Unalienable Rights

• Essential Rights

• Natural Rights

• Original Rights

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Natural Rights' because these rights are considered inherent to human beings and are not granted by government or society.

What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about government?

• some government control is necessary, but it should be kept to a minimum

• the government should control all aspects of our lives

• the government should be led by an absolute monarch

Answer explanation

Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed that some government control is necessary, but it should be kept to a minimum.

Who said all men are created equal?

• Issac Newton

• George Washington

• Christopher Columbus

• John Locke

Answer explanation

John Locke is the one who said all men are created equal, making him the correct choice.

Our Natural Rights are….

• Life, Property, and Church

• Life, food, and money

• Life, food, and church

• Life, Liberty, and Property

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Life, Liberty, and Property' as these are the natural rights recognized in many political philosophies and legal systems.

Which enlightenment philosopher focused on the idea of “you are innocent until proven guilty?”

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Beccaria

Answer explanation

Beccaria focused on the idea of 'you are innocent until proven guilty,' making him the correct choice.

True or False: The Founding Fathers of the United States of America was heavily influenced by the Enlightenment.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Founding Fathers of the United States of America were indeed heavily influenced by the Enlightenment, making the statement true.

Montesquieu believed that government should be divided into three parts. This is called________.

• System of Checks and Balances

• Natural Freedom

• Separation of Powers

• Natural Rights

Answer explanation

Montesquieu's belief in dividing government into three parts is called Separation of Powers.

Which amendment gives us freedom of speech, religion and press?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Answer explanation

The First Amendment gives us freedom of speech, religion, and press.