Enlightenment Quiz

The Enlightenment was influenced by reason in which of the following ways?

• It promoted scientific thought and skepticism.

• It discouraged the use of logic and reason.

• It was based solely on religious beliefs.

• It ignored empirical evidence.

What new views did philosophers have about government?

• Philosophers believed in absolute monarchy.

• Philosophers advocated for democracy and individual rights.

• Philosophers supported the divine right of kings.

• Philosophers thought government should be based on tradition.

What new views did philosophers have about society?

• Philosophers believed in a hierarchical society.

• Philosophers advocated for a society based on reason and equality.

• Philosophers supported the idea of a society governed by divine right.

• Philosophers thought society should be based on tradition and customs.

Find the Main Idea: What exciting conclusion did philosophers reach during the Enlightenment?

• The universe is governed by natural laws.

• Human beings are inherently evil.

• The Earth is the center of the universe.

• Knowledge is unattainable.

Philosophers applied reason to issues in society by:

• Using logic and rational thought to address social problems

• Relying solely on religious texts for guidance

• Ignoring societal issues altogether

• Focusing only on economic theories

Who wrote the book 'The Social Contract' and believed in the idea of a general will?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Karl Marx

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

Which philosopher believed that humans are naturally selfish and that an absolute monarchy is the best form of government?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Karl Marx

Which philosopher believed that natural rights included life, liberty, and property

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Montesquieu