
The Enlightenment Reading Questions
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Enlightenment also known as?
The Age of Darkness
The Age of Reason
The Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Science
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT considered a natural right according to Enlightenment thinkers?
The right to life
The right to liberty
The right to property
The right to rule others
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'state of nature' according to Enlightenment thinkers?
A) A state with complete freedom and no rules
B) A state with strict laws and no freedom
C) A state governed by a king
D) A state with a democratic government
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'social contract' in Enlightenment philosophy?
An agreement to follow the king's rules
An agreement between citizens and government to protect rights
A contract to trade goods
A contract to build a society
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'consent of the governed' mean?
A) Citizens agree to be ruled by a king
B) Citizens have the right to revolt if the government fails
C) Citizens must obey without question
D) Citizens have no say in government
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Enlightenment thinkers believe about republicanism?
Leaders should be chosen by family ties
Leaders should be chosen by citizens in a general election
Leaders should be appointed by the king
Leaders should be chosen by the military
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Enlightenment influence America?
It led to the creation of a monarchy
It influenced the Founding Fathers and the Constitution
It had no impact on America
It led to the end of democracy
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