

Quiz on Thomas Hobbes
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Social Studies
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9th Grade
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Elizabeth Solano
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Thomas Hobbes?
A famous artist
An English scholar and philosopher
A French king
An American president
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Hobbes believe about humans in a state of nature?
They are naturally kind and cooperative
They are naturally selfish and quick to fight
They are naturally peaceful and creative
They are naturally lazy and indifferent
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Hobbes believe was the only way to avoid the evils of war?
A strong central authority
A democratic government
A weak central authority
Anarchy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Hobbes think about the distribution of power in government?
Power should be divided among three branches
All power should be vested in one place
Power should be shared equally among all citizens
Power should be distributed among local governments
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Hobbes think about the rights of people in relation to the government?
People have rights that must be protected even from government
People have no rights once they agree to the social contract
People have the right to overthrow the government at any time
People have the right to ignore the government
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which American leader was influenced by John Locke's writings?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "tabula rasa" mean according to John Locke?
Blank slate
Full page
Empty mind
Clean board
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