4.9 Classical and Enlightenment Influences

When was Aristotle born?

• 405 CE

• 384 BCE

• 107 BCE

• 900 CE

According to Aristotle, what distinguishes humans from animals?

• We create art

• We build buildings

• We use language to debate

• We use tools

According to Aristotle, what was the best way to create order for the most people?

• The rule of law

• The power of the King

• The justice system

• The economic system

Who was Marcus Tullius Cicero?

• A general

• An artist

• A Merchant

• A Scholar and Roman Politician

According to Cicero, what is the first rule of justice?

• To protect the success of the government

• To distribute wealth equally among citizens

• To stop 1 person from doing harm to another, unless they were hurt by them

• To obey the commands of the ruling class

What phrase does Cicero use to describe the idea of doing what is best for everyone?

• Common interests

• Common Good

• Common Welfare

• Common Law

According to the Second Sentence of the Declaration of Independence, what are the unalienable Rights endowed by the Creator?

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Freedom, Equality, and Justice

• • Freedom, Prosperity, and Security

What is the source of the Government's just powers according to the Declaration of Independence?

• • The military strength of the country

• • The wealth of the nation

• • The consent of the governed

• • The historical legacy of the nation

What is the purpose of governments as stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• • To ensure the country's economic growth

• • To protect the unalienable Rights of the people

• • To control the population through laws

• • To establish a powerful international presence

What does Cicero's concept of "common good" lead men to do?

• To seek personal gain over others

• To follow the most powerful leader

• To engage in conflicts for resources

• To use common possessions for the common interests