Enlightenment and Monarchs Quiz

Who did Catherine the Great frequently correspond with, despite his criticism of despotic rule?

• Montesquieu

• Frederick the Great

• Diderot

• Voltaire

What was a common feature of the governments that Enlightenment thinkers criticized?

• Absolutism

• Oligarchy

• Meritocracy

• Democracy

Which monarch corresponded with Voltaire and offered to print Diderot's work?

• Louis XV

• Maria Theresa

• Frederick the Great

• Catherine the Great

What did Montesquieu argue against in 'The Spirit of Laws'?

• Divine right rule

• Economic equality

• Democracy

• Religious tolerance

What type of government did Montesquieu believe was suitable for very small states?

• Democracies

• Monarchies

• Theocracies

• Despotisms

Which country's government did Enlightenment thinkers admire for its balance of power?

• Britain

• Prussia

• France

• Russia

Which Enlightenment ideal was seen as a way to prevent despotic religious institutions in Britain?

• Parliamentary representation

• Separation of powers

• Religious diversity

• Bill of Rights

What was Frederick the Great known for besides his military enhancements?

• Religious tolerance

• Agricultural advancements

• Economic reforms

• Educational reforms

What policy did Frederick the Great align with Enlightenment ideals?

• Building a large army

• Welcoming religious exiles

• Increasing serf burdens

• Centralizing power

What major challenge did Catherine the Great face when trying to reform Russia?

• Economic downturn

• Aristocratic resistance

• Foreign invasions

• Peasant uprisings