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Enlightenment Thinkers and Ideas

Authored by MARISSA DECKER

History

11th Grade

Enlightenment Thinkers and Ideas
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which philosopher is associated with the idea of natural rights (life, liberty, and property)?

Thomas Hobbes

John Locke

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Montesquieu

Answer explanation

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John Locke believed everyone is born with rights like life, liberty, and property, and governments must protect them. If not, people can change their government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What Enlightenment principle did Montesquieu advocate for?

Absolute monarchy

Social contract

Separation of powers

Natural rights

Answer explanation

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Montesquieu believed splitting government into three branches—legislative, executive, and judicial—would prevent one group or person from having too much power. This system keeps things fair and stops tyranny.

3.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each idea to the correct Enlightenment thinker.

Thomas Hobbes

Separation of powers prevents tyranny

John Locke

Social contract challenges divine right

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Government should be based on consent of the governed

Montesquieu

Human beings are inherently good

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." – Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Based on this quote, what is Rousseau criticizing?

Absolute monarchy

Democracy

Social equality

Capitalism

Answer explanation

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Rousseau is criticizing how unfair governments take away people's natural freedom. He believed governments should protect people's rights, not control them.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Enlightenment ideas challenge traditional governments?

By reinforcing the divine right of kings

By emphasizing equality and individual rights

By supporting absolute monarchies

By discouraging social reform

Answer explanation

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Enlightenment thinkers believed in ideas like natural rights, equality, and fair government. These ideas opposed traditional monarchies, where kings had absolute power, and encouraged systems that respected people's rights.

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