Enlightenment Quiz

What was the main idea of the Enlightenment?

• The importance of religious traditions in government

• The use of emotion over reason in making decisions

• The emphasis on reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional ideas

• The focus on monarchy and divine right of kings

Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that the government's power comes from the consent of the governed?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

What is the term for the Enlightenment idea that the government should be divided into separate branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Direct Democracy

Which of the following was NOT a key idea of the Enlightenment?

• Freedom of speech

• Equality before the law

• The divine right of kings

• Religious tolerance

How did the Enlightenment impact the American Revolution?

• It discouraged the colonists from seeking independence.

• It provided the philosophical foundation for the Declaration of Independence.

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy in the United States.

• It had no impact on the American Revolution.

Which Enlightenment thinker is best known for his work "The Social Contract"?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Adam Smith

What was Voltaire best known for advocating during the Enlightenment?

• The abolition of slavery

• Women's rights

• Freedom of speech and religion

• Economic liberalism

Which document reflects the Enlightenment ideas of John Locke?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

The Enlightenment idea that people are born with rights that cannot be taken away is known as what?

• Social Contract

• Natural Rights

• Divine Right

• Federalism

What was the primary goal of Enlightenment thinkers?

• To restore the power of the Church

• To promote the divine right of kings

• To advance knowledge through reason and science

• To establish a global monarchy