Review on The Enlightenment

What was the main focus of the Enlightenment?

• Tradition

• Superstition

• Reason

• Blind faith

Which philosopher believed that government was created to protect people from their own selfishness?

• Baron Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Voltaire

What did John Locke believe was the purpose of government?

• To control people's actions

• To protect people's natural rights

• To enforce religious laws

• To maintain absolute power

Which philosopher argued for the separation of government and church?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Baron Montesquieu

What concept did Jean-Jacques Rousseau promote regarding government?

• Government based on fear

• Absolute monarchy

• Divine right of kings

• Government formed by the people

What was a significant outcome of the Scientific Revolution?

• Focus on tradition

• Return to medieval beliefs

• Rational thought and experimentation

• Increased reliance on religious authority

What did the Enlightenment encourage people to reevaluate?

• Culinary practices

• Sports and entertainment

• Old notions about society

• Fashion and art

Which philosopher is known for the idea of separation of powers?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron Montesquieu

• John Locke

What time period is referred to as the Age of Enlightenment?

• 1550-1700

• 1300-1600

• 500-1200

• 1685-1815

What did Enlightenment thinkers believe about rulers' authority?

• It is based on tradition

• It comes from the people

• It should be unlimited

• It comes from God