Enlightenment Quiz

What did thinkers of the Enlightenment believe governed the universe and all its creatures?

• Divine intervention

• Laws of nature

• Human emotions

• Supernatural forces

What term was used for Enlightenment thinkers, derived from the French word for philosopher?

• Scientists

• Philosophes

• Theologians

• Historians

What did Montesquieu publish in 1748?

• The Encyclopedia

• Philosophical Letters

• The Spirit of the Laws

• The Social Contract

What did Montesquieu believe was the greatest strength of the British system?

• Absolute monarchy

• Division of government into three branches

• Strong military power

• High taxation

What did Rousseau believe about people and government?

• People are naturally corrupt and need strict laws

• People are naturally good, but environment corrupts them

• Government should be based on absolute monarchy

• People should not have any say in government