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L4 PHILOSOPHICALLY CORRECT

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Enlightenment period mainly about?

A movement focused on religious revival and faith.
A time when thinkers questioned traditional government ideas.
A period of great artistic and musical achievements.
A series of wars that changed Europe's borders.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best analyzes the core difference in Hobbes' and Locke's views on human nature in their 'state of nature'?

Hobbes saw humans as self-interested and fearful, while Locke saw them as having inherent rights.
Hobbes believed humans were naturally evil, while Locke believed they were good.
Hobbes focused on the importance of property, while Locke focused on power.
Hobbes thought humans were naturally social, while Locke thought they were solitary.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Thomas Hobbes describe human life in a 'state of nature' before governments existed?

As peaceful and cooperative among people.
As solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short.
As a time focused on creating art and literature.
As being governed by strong, fair natural laws.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on John Locke's ideas, which of these would a government be most responsible for protecting?

A person's right to own land and be safe.
The leader's right to make all decisions.
The government's right to take property for public use.
The right of the strongest to rule others.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Declaration of Independence states governments get their power 'from the consent of the governed.' Which philosopher’s idea does this phrase most critically build upon, and why?

Hobbes, because he believed people should give power to a strong leader.
Locke, because he argued that government power comes from the ongoing agreement of the people.
Montesquieu, because he divided government power into different parts.
Rousseau, because he said the majority should always rule.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Declaration of Independence states that if any form of government becomes destructive, 'it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it.' Which philosopher’s idea is this statement most directly linked to?

Montesquieu's idea of separating powers.
Thomas Hobbes' idea of an ultimate sovereign.
John Locke's idea that people can overthrow a tyrannical leader.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's idea of majority rule.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What idea did Montesquieu propose to best protect liberty and prevent a government from becoming tyrannical?

Dividing government power among different branches.
A single, powerful ruler.
A system where leaders can change laws easily.
Giving all power directly to the people.

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