Key Concepts of Enlightenment Philosophers

What is the main idea behind Thomas Hobbes' book 'Leviathan'?

• Society needs a strong central authority to prevent chaos.

• People are naturally good and need freedom.

• Government should be divided into branches.

• Women should have equal rights as men.

According to John Locke, where does the power of the government come from?

• The people

• The monarchy

• The military

• God

Which famous American document was influenced by John Locke's ideas?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Magna Carta

What is Montesquieu's most famous contribution to political theory?

• Separation of powers

• Natural rights

• The social contract

• Freedom of speech

How did Montesquieu believe government power should be checked?

• By religious leaders

• By dividing it into branches

• By a strong monarch

• Through a social contract

What was Voltaire's stance on freedom of speech?

• He believed only the elite should have it.

• He defended it even if he disagreed with the content.

• He thought it was unnecessary.

• He believed it should be limited.

Which of the following was Voltaire critical of?

• The separation of powers

• The Enlightenment

• The French society and the church

• The American Revolution

What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe about human nature?

• Humans need a strong ruler.

• Humans are naturally wicked.

• Humans are naturally selfish.

• Humans are naturally good.

What was Mary Wollstonecraft's main argument in 'A Vindication of the Rights of Woman'?

• Women are naturally inferior to men.

• Women should have the same educational opportunities as men.

• Women should not participate in politics.

• Women should focus on household duties.

Who was Mary Wollstonecraft's famous daughter?

• Jane Austen

• Emily Brontë

• Charlotte Brontë

• Mary Shelley