Enlightenment Thinkers

Which Enlightenment thinker is best known for the idea of the social contract, which influenced the founding principles of American democracy?

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Who proposed the idea of separation of powers, which became a fundamental principle in the United States Constitution?

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

Which Enlightenment thinker is associated with the concept of the "general will"?

• Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

Voltaire is best known for advocating which of the following principles?

• Separation of powers

• Freedom of speech

• Social contract

• General will

Which Enlightenment thinker argued for women's rights and is considered an early feminist?

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Montesquieu

Thomas Hobbes is best known for his work on which of the following concepts?

• Natural rights

• Social contract

• Separation of powers

• Freedom of speech

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for his work on economic theory, particularly the idea of the "invisible hand"?

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment thinker believed that people are naturally selfish and need a strong central authority?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• Rousseau

Who wrote "The Wealth of Nations," a foundational text in classical economics?

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment thinker argued that laws should be clear and punishment should be proportionate to the crime?

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

• Cesare Beccaria

• Montesquieu