WorksheetsCore Knowledge 6 - The Enlightenment B
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following ideas is associated with Thomas Hobbs?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
tabula rasa
the need for a strong government
In a hypothetical scenario, imagine a society where chaos and disorder are rampant. In such a situation, what would Hobbs consider most important to establish a strong society?
Implementing strict law and order
Ensuring human rights are respected
Promoting exploration and discovery
What did John Locke consider a government's most important duty?
to expand the nation's borders
to avoid war and promote peace
to protect the natural rights of citizens
Imagine Voltaire was a modern-day blogger. Why would he choose to blog under a pseudonym? (fake name)
He could face legal consequences for criticizing the French government.
He doubts that people would read his blog if they knew he was the author.
He feels embarrassed about his views and ideas.
During the time of Locke and Hobbes, what significant event was happening in English history?
The rise of the British Empire
The political conflicts between the monarchy and Parliament
The establishment of total democracy
How did John Locke feel about England's Glorious Revolution?
He was against it because it gave too much power to the monarch.
He supported it because it created a stronger Parliament and a bill or rights.
He opposed any form of rebellion.
John Locke's ideas were considered radical because he
said that people had the right to overthrow a bad government
was a friend and tutor to King Charles II.
had ideas that differed from those of Thomas Hobbes.
Imagine you are reading Montequieu's The Persian Letters. What was his main objective in writing this book?
to foster a bond of friendship between Persia and France.
to ignite a revolution in Paris.
to critique the French government and societal norms.
Which of the following did Voltaire most value?
an orderly society with strictly enforced laws.
the freedom to express one's opinion.
living according to the religious teachings of the Church.
Which of Montesquieu's ideas greatly influenced the organization of the U.S. government, as outlined in the Constitution?
A separation of powers will keep any one branch or government from becoming too strong.
The use of reason helps people understand the world.
A government need strict laws to keep people in order.
Who was known as an American philosophe?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Hobbes
The French philosophes were
scholars and thinkers who considered ways to achieve a better society.
monarchs who refused to give up total control.
noble men and women of the French court.
Which of John Locke's ideas influenced the American patriots' decision to fight a war for independence from Great Britain?
People are the way they are because of their experiences in life.
People should rebel against a government that does not protect their rights.
One's mind at birth is like a blank sheet of paper.
Locke believed that a good government gets its power from
God
the people
a strict monarch
Consider a group of thinkers in the 18th century, known as the Enlightenment thinkers. Which statement best describes their beliefs?
They believed that by applying scientific methods and reasoning, they could bring about improvements in society and human nature.
They had faith that rulers with absolute power, like monarchs, would govern their subjects wisely and fairly.
They believed that religion alone held the answers to all the mysteries and questions about life.
