Quiz on Voltaire

What is Voltaire best known for?

• Criticizing religion

• Writing novels

• Painting

• Composing music

What concept did Voltaire advocate for that involves the separation of religious doctrine and government policy?

• Separation of church and state

• Freedom of speech

• Economic equality

• Universal healthcare

According to Voltaire, why is the separation of church and state essential?

• It ensures economic prosperity

• It allows people to speak their mind freely

• It promotes artistic expression

• It guarantees military strength

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the separation of church and state?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What did John Locke believe about the nature of man?

• Man is naturally selfish and needs strict government control.

• Man is naturally kind and will help others before himself.

• Man is naturally aggressive and competitive.

• Man is naturally indifferent and needs guidance.

According to John Locke, what are "natural rights"?

• Rights given by the government.

• Rights granted by nature or God upon birth.

• Rights earned through hard work.

• Rights decided by society.

Which book did John Locke write about the relationship between government and its people?

• The Social Contract

• Two Treatises of Government

• The Republic

• Leviathan

What rights did Thomas Jefferson say all people have, borrowing from Locke's ideas?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Freedom, equality, and fraternity

• Justice, peace, and prosperity

• Wealth, power, and influence

Who is credited with starting the Enlightenment movement in his homeland?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

What is the title of the book released by Thomas Hobbes in 1651?

• The Republic

• Leviathan

• The Social Contract

• The Prince