Exploring John Locke's Political Philosophy

What significant event occurred when John Locke was 10 years old?

• The American Revolution

• The signing of the Magna Carta

• The English Civil War

• The Glorious Revolution

Who was Antony Ashley Cooper?

• A famous English doctor

• A Greek politician known as the First Earl of Shaftesbury

• A military leader in the English Civil War

• A renowned philosopher

What was the first major question that fascinated Locke?

• How to educate children

• How to improve medical practices

• Who should rule the country

• What to do with people who have different religious views

Which of the following was NOT one of Locke's arguments for religious toleration?

• Religious leaders should have political power

• Earthly judges cannot reliably evaluate religious truth-claims

• Coercing religious uniformity leads to social disorder

• Enforcing a single religion through violence is ineffective

What was the ultimate aim of the state according to Locke?

• To ensure religious uniformity

• To expand its territory

• To control the economy

• To preserve the quiet and comfortable living of men in society

By the 18th century, how did other European nations view England?

• As a model of religious freedom

• As a declining power

• As a military threat

• As a place of strict religious control

What was the title of Locke's book that addressed who should rule the country?

• A Letter Concerning Toleration

• An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

• The Two Treatises of Government

• The Social Contract

According to Locke, what was the state of nature like?

• Dominated by religious leaders

• Chaotic and violent

• Broadly peaceful

• A time of great technological advancement

Which philosopher's ideas did Locke challenge in his Second Treatise?

• Rene Descartes

• Thomas Hobbes

• David Hume

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What did Locke argue people retained even after agreeing to submit to governments?

• The right to unlimited wealth

• The right to free education

• A range of inalienable or natural rights

• The right to bear arms