World History Quiz #5

What effects did Enlightenment philosophers have on government and society?

• They promoted absolute monarchy and divine right.

• They encouraged democratic principles and individual rights.

• They supported the continuation of feudal systems.

• They advocated for isolationism and traditionalism.

In the early 1700s CE, what belief did people have about the use of reason?

• It was considered dangerous and discouraged.

• It was believed to be the primary source of knowledge.

• It was thought to be irrelevant to daily life.

• It was seen as a tool for manipulation.

Scientific successes during the Enlightenment convinced educated Europeans of:

• The power of human reason

• The importance of religion

• The need for monarchies

• The value of tradition

What is Natural Law?

• A set of rules created by humans

• A philosophical theory that posits the existence of a law whose content is set by nature

• A legal system based on religious texts

• A type of government policy

Reformers set out to study using methods of the new science:

• A. The natural world

• B. Ancient texts

• C. Religious doctrines

• D. Political systems

The Scientific Revolution led to:

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

Thomas Hobbes and John Locke were:

• Philosophers

• Scientists

• Artists

• Politicians

Thomas Hobbes believed that human nature is:

• Inherently good

• Inherently evil

• A blank slate

• Driven by self-interest

What is a social contract according to Hobbes?

• An agreement among individuals to form a society and abide by its rules.

• A legal document outlining the rights and duties of citizens.

• A philosophical theory about the nature of human existence.

• A historical account of the development of political systems.

John Locke believed that human nature is:

• Inherently good

• Inherently evil

• A blank slate

• Predetermined by fate