Political Thinkers Quiz

What did Enlightenment thinkers believe about government?

• Only kings should rule

• Everyone should have a say

• Governments should be abolished

• Only the wealthy should decide

What were some key ideas shared during the Enlightenment?

• Freedom and equality

• Power and wealth

• Art and music

• Science and technology

The Social Contract is an agreement between the people and the ___________

Which group has the highest population according to the chart?

• 1st Group

• 2nd Group

• 3rd Group

• All groups are equal

In the chart, which group pays the most taxes?

• 1st Group

• 2nd Group

• 3rd Group

• All groups pay the same

Based on the Enlightenment thinkers, is this government system fair?

• Yes, it is fair for the first Estate

• Yes, it is fair for the second Estate

• Yes, it is fair for the third estate

• No, the third estate is not treated fairly

What happens to King Louis XVI (16th) of France during the French Revolution

• He gets his head cut off

• He lives a long and happy life

• He has many children

• Moves to the Americas

Which of the following is NOT a main reason for exploration?

• Money/Gold

• Religion/God

• Power/Glory

• Resources/People

Which famous explorer is given the credit for "discovering" the Americas?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellen

• Leonardo DaVinci

• Hernando Cortez

Due to the unfair treatment of citizens in France, Latin America and North America, what did the citizens of those places choose to do?

• Have a Party

• Have a Revolution

• Let life stay the same

• To find new plants