The Enlightenment and Political Philosophy Quiz

Who began debating the question of who should govern a nation in the 1600s?

• European philosophers

• American revolutionaries

• Asian scholars

• African leaders

What did Enlightenment philosophers argue for as the absolute rule of kings weakened?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

Who or what did Hobbes believe should have absolute power in the social contract?

What new age with fresh ideas was emerging according to the text?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The European Enlightenment

• The Scientific Revolution

What did John Locke become after studying at Oxford University?

• A king

• A professor

• A soldier

• A merchant

Who used Locke's theory in writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What did Locke believe was the most important natural right?

• Freedom of thought

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Property

What did Locke say was necessary to promote the 'public good'?

• Protecting property and encouraging commerce

• Enforcing strict laws

• Expanding the military

• Increasing taxes

What happens to man when he enters into a state of society, according to Montesquieu?

• He becomes more powerful

• He loses the sense of his weakness

• He gains equality

• He becomes more isolated

What did Montesquieu ridicule in his book written in 1722?

• The English Parliament

• The reign of Louis XIV and the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church

• The American colonies

• The French Revolution