Enlightenment Quiz

What is the 'state of nature' according to Enlightenment thinkers?

• A peaceful society with rules

• A society with no rules or protection

• A society governed by a king

• A society with complete freedom and protection

What does 'consent of the governed' mean?

• Citizens have no say in government

• Government rules without consent

• Citizens agree to be governed

• Government is chosen by kings

What did the Enlightenment influence in America?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Constitution

• The Civil War

• The Gold Rush

What did Enlightenment thinkers fear about democracy?

• It would lead to too much freedom

• It would be controlled by the wealthy

• It would be ruled by uneducated mobs

• It would be too slow to make decisions

What did the Enlightenment promote in terms of ideas?

• Superstition and magic

• Science and reason

• Mythology and legends

• Art and literature

What was the role of salons during the Enlightenment?

• Places for religious worship

• Markets for trading goods

• Gatherings to discuss philosophy

• Schools for young children

What does the U.S. Constitution say about freedom of speech?

• The government can limit freedom of speech.

• The government cannot limit freedom of speech.

• Freedom of speech is not mentioned.

• Freedom of speech is only for certain people.

What is the purpose of the timeline in the document?

• To show historical events.

• To list famous people.

• To display scientific discoveries.

• To illustrate natural rights.

Believed in the freedom of speech and religion

• Voltaire

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rosseau

Wrote in the Social Contract that government serves the will of the people and should be replaced if they aren't doing their job.

• John Locke
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Thomas Hobbes
• Karl Marx