Quiz on John Locke and Thomas Hobbes

What did Hobbes and Locke develop as a result of their experiences?

• Two different ideas about government and human nature

• A unified theory of physics

• A new form of art

• A new language

What did the experiences of Hobbes and Locke lead them to question?

• Government and human nature

• The laws of physics

• The principles of mathematics

• The rules of grammar

According to Thomas Hobbes, how are humans naturally?

• Reasonable and moral

• Selfish and wicked

• Kind and generous

• Peaceful and cooperative

What is the main idea of the social contract according to Thomas Hobbes?

• "Every man for himself"

• "We're in this together"

• "Survival of the fittest"

• "Might makes right"

According to John Locke, what is the nature of humans?

• Naturally aggressive

• Basically reasonable and moral

• Naturally deceitful

• Basically indifferent

Which philosopher is associated with the idea that government should protect life, liberty, and property?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Niccolò Machiavelli

What are the three natural rights according to John Locke?

• Life, Liberty, Property

• Freedom, Equality, Justice

• Peace, Prosperity, Happiness

• Honor, Courage, Wisdom

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in government?

• To prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

• To unify all branches under one leader

• To eliminate the need for a judicial system

• To centralize power in the legislative branch

How did Locke view human nature?

• We are a born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..
• We are naturally altruistic and usually willing to compromise.
• We are inquisitive and industrious.
• We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

• Overthrow the government

• Petition the government for their rights

• Nothing, the people don't have rights