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WorksheetsHuman Nature Essay Prep
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
According to the Hobbes video, is a government absolutely necessary for survival?
No not at all
No but things could get pretty bad without one
Yes absolutely
I don't know Mr. G I was playing games during that part
What did Thomas Hobbes say would happen in the "state of nature"?
People would take care of each other
It depends on each person's experiences
People would selfishly try to take everything for themselves and it would be chaos
People would do good things as long as their society was unsophisticated
Who talked about the idea of "all vs. all" in the state of nature?
Christopher Columbus
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
In a social contract, people give up _____ to receive _____
Money, Freedom
Freedom, Protection
Freedom, Power
Money, Nothing
What is the best example of an "absolute sovereign"?
A United States President
A School Principal
A Classroom Teacher
A Dictator or King\Queen
Which philosopher defended the idea of having kings and queens?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
Which philosopher does this statement describe? "Believed that people are evil by nature, so they need to give up freedom to get protection from each other. The best way to do this is through an all-powerful ruler."
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Carl Azuz
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which is the best example of a "simple life"?
Small community, everyone does what they can and gets what they need
Large city where people live separately and have specialized jobs
Medium size city where people acquire debt to build credit so they can take out loans on housing and education
Small community where workers compete for government contracts
According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, what is the biggest problem with only having one small group making laws for a society?
They will be too selfless and won't do anything to benefit themselves
They might not know what other people want
They will only make laws that benefit themselves
The people will never let them be in charge and they will rebel
Which philosopher said this? "Evil comes from the push for sophistication. Humans living in complex societies are influenced to be evil by the world they live in."
Mr. Rogers
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
In the state of nature, Jean-Jacques Rousseau believed people were basically:
Good
Evil
Blank Slates
A Mix
What was Rousseau's idea about "true law"?
People should be ruled by absolute sovereigns
People should elect representatives
There should be a separation of powers
It should be "by everyone, for everyone"
If people are basically good, why would it make sense to let everyone have a say in making the laws?
They'll make laws that benefit everyone
If you don't let them, they will become evil
It does not make sense
They can all agree together to appoint an absolute sovereign
Jean-Jacques Rousseau's influence was most strongly seen in:
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The French and American Revolutions
The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Which of the following is NOT an example of an influence that changes who a person becomes during their lifetime?
Parenting
Friends
Media
Genetics
What is the translation of the latin "Tabula Rasa"?
Absolute Sovereign
Good Person
Evil Person
Blank Slate
What was John Locke's "blank slate" idea?
People are evil so they should have to give up all of their rights
If you commit a crime the government should clear your name and give you a blank slate
People are born as blank slates, everything about you is gained through experience
He thought everyone should get to have a tablet
If everyone is born as a blank slate, that means:
At birth, nobody is better than anybody else, everyone has the same right to live
If you are doing better in someone in life it means you earned it and are better than them
Nothing about you is your own choice and you have no free will
I was listening to CoComelon during this part sorry
Who said "the main job of the government should be to protect our rights"?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jackson Graham
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Locke wanted to separate the powers of the government to keep our rights secure. One part is the ______ branch, they make laws. The other part is the ______ branch, they carry out laws.
Trick question, Locke believed in one absolute sovereign ruling all
Executive, Legislative
Sophisticated, Executive
Legislative, Executive
John Locke was in favor of tolerance and allowing all cultures and religions to exist. What was his one exception?
Unless their beliefs are a threat to public order
Unless he personally didn't agree with those beliefs
Unless a lot of people said they didn't like those beliefs
Unless their beliefs challenge the rule of the absolute sovereign
