Worksheets1.1 Enlightenment Thinkers
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by this image?
separation of power
checks and balances
social contract
natural law
What are natural rights?
agreements among people relating to their government
freedoms people possess relating to life, liberty, and property
ideas about freedom that were first discussed in the American colonies
rights reserved only for monarchs
Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and Baron de Montesquieu
argued that the laws of nature also applied to human life and society.
did not believe that the laws of the universe could be discovered.
invested in the Virginia Company.
Which element of the Constitution reflects the influence of the French philosopher Baron de Montesquieu?
the amendment process
the Electoral College
the necessary and proper clause
the separation of powers
According to John Locke, how do people acquire natural rights?
through taxes
the king
their government
from birth
Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?
2
1
3
4
In this statement by Rousseau, what did the word “chains” represent?
Chains of natural rights
Chains of poverty
Chains of government
Chains of religion
According to John Locke’s theory of government a social contract existed between the people and which other entity?
Between the people and their sovereign
Between the people and their court system
Between the people and their property owners
Between the people and their church
How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?
The United Nations promotes universal human rights.
Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.
Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.
The European Union encourages economic stability
The concept of state of nature sees humans exist without any:
governments
freedoms
rights
religions
Which philosopher called all people the “sovereign” meaning all power should rest with them?
Thomas Hobbes
Voltaire
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Montesquieu
Based on Montesquieu’s quote, which form of government would he most likely prefer?
Communism
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Democracy
According to Voltaire, what was the most important weapon people had against the government?
Their voices
A country's army
Advanced weaponry
Strict societal laws
According to Thomas Hobbes, humans were selfish and needed what type of government?
A weak government
Government that granted people numerous freedoms
A strong government where laws were strictly enforced
No government at all
In The Declaration of Independence “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are called “unalienable”. What is the definition of unalienable?
Impossible to surrender
Impossible for a peasant to obtain
Impossible to buy
Impossible to earn
John Locke believed these people had these type of right?
No Rights
Freedom Rights
Natural Rights
Unnatural Rights
John Locke inspired the writing of this important document by Thomas Jefferson
US Constitution
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
What was Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution?
public elections
branches of government
the Bill of Rights
representatives
Locke and Rousseau believed the government's power came from the
absolute monarchy
consent of the governed
third estate
nobility
Rousseau's influence is seen in the American government with
public elections
checks and balances
Declaration of Independence
freedom of speech
