WarmUp (1.1 & 1.2)

Which two movements laid the groundwork for the Enlightenment?

• Industrial Revolution and French Revolution

• Renaissance and Scientific Revolution

• Reformation and Counter-Reformation

• Age of Exploration and Colonialism

What was the main focus of Enlightenment philosophers?

• Promoting religious authority

• Challenging traditional ideas about political power and government

• Expanding colonial empires

• Developing new artistic styles

According to Machiavelli, what should a ruler focus on?

• Promoting religious values

• Ensuring equal distribution of wealth

• Acquiring and maintaining power

• Developing scientific knowledge

What is the "state of nature" according to Thomas Hobbes?

• A utopian society without government

• A condition of constant conflict and fear without laws

• A period of great scientific advancement

• A time of religious harmony and peace

What solution did Hobbes propose to escape the state of nature?

• Revolution against all forms of government

• Return to a primitive lifestyle

• Establishing a democratic republic

• Entering into a social contract

Which movement was characterized by a rebirth of art, science, and new ideas?

• Scientific Revolution

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

What was the primary focus of the Scientific Revolution?

• Using reason and observation to understand the natural world

• Promoting absolute monarchy

• Developing new artistic techniques

• Expanding global trade routes

How did Enlightenment ideas influence political thinking?

• By promoting divine right of kings

• By encouraging isolationism

• By applying scientific reasoning to government and society

• By rejecting all forms of organized government

According to Hobbes, who grants rights to the people?

• The church

• The people themselves

• The leader

• Nature

What did Machiavelli consider the best form of government?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy