2025 World History Midterm

Who held power in the 1700s? Why?

• Kings and queens were granted power by birth or divine right.

• Kings and queens were granted power by the people.

• Kings and queens were granted power because of their magical powers.

• Kings and queens were granted power because of their experience.

Which Enlightenment thinker promoted the natural rights of life, liberty and property?

• Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Catherine the Great

Which of the following was NOT a new movement that occurred because of the Enlightenment?

• Capitalism

• Absolute monarchy

• Abolition of slavery

• Individualism

Which of the following was NOT a main concept of the Enlightenment?

• Science and reason should be used to describe life

• Discover the natural laws of society

• Progress

• Keeping everything the same

Which Enlightenment thinker believed the government is a contract between the ruler and the people?

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Which American document was heavily influenced by Enlightenment ideals?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• All of the above

What was an Enlightened despot?

• A monarch who still gave some rights to the people

• A monarch who gave NO rights to the people

• A member of the clergy who preached to the poor

• A member of the clergy who educated the poor

Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for Free Speech above all else?

• Hobbes

• Wollstonecraft

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

Which new style of entertainment was set up by hosts to discuss enlightenment ideas at their homes?

• Cafes

• Salons

• Operas

• Ballets

Which economist, who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' formed the basis of capitalism?

• Marx

• Rousseau

• Engels

• Smith