WorksheetsUnit THREE - The Enlightenment
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
the practice of removing or prohibiting books, art,
films, or other media that the government finds
offensive, immoral, or harmful
a)
social contract
b)
reason
c)
divine right of kings
d)
censorship
e)
gravity
2.
the gravitational force that occurs between Earth and
other bodies; the force acting to pull objects toward
Earth
a)
social contract
b)
reason
c)
divine right of kings
d)
censorship
e)
gravity
3.
the belief that kings and queens have a God-given
right to rule, and that rebellion against them is a sin
a)
social contract
b)
reason
c)
divine right of kings
d)
censorship
e)
gravity
4.
the ability of the mind to think clearly and understand;
logic
a)
social contract
b)
reason
c)
divine right of kings
d)
censorship
e)
gravity
5.
an agreement among individuals in a society and a
ruler or government; individuals give up some of their
freedoms in exchange for protection by the ruler or
government
a)
social contract
b)
reason
c)
divine right of kings
d)
censorship
e)
gravity
6.
the study of ideas about knowledge, life, and truth;
literally, love of wisdom
a)
philosophy
b)
radical
c)
natural rights
d)
authoritarian
e)
absolute monarchy
7.
requiring absolute obedience to a ruler or government;
not allowing personal freedom
a)
philosophy
b)
radical
c)
natural rights
d)
authoritarian
e)
absolute monarchy
8.
a government in which the king or queen has the
unchecked authority to do whatever they want
without any restrictions
a)
philosophy
b)
radical
c)
natural rights
d)
authoritarian
e)
absolute monarchy
9.
favoring large or widespread changes
a)
philosophy
b)
radical
c)
natural rights
d)
authoritarian
e)
absolute monarchy
10.
Which statement best describes the beliefs of the Enlightenment thinkers?
a)
They had faith that absolute monarchs would govern wisely and fairly.
b)
They believed that science and reason could improve people’s lives.
c)
They believed religion alone could answer all questions about life.
d)
They believed that the ancient Greeks and Romans knew all there was to know.
11.
Scientists and (a) played the greatest role in the Enlightenment?
12.
The Enlightenment began in (a) (which continent).
13.
(a) is known as the “father of modern philosophy”.
14.
Which of the following best describes Isaac Newton?
a)
influential scientist
b)
father of democracy
c)
friend of the poor peasants
d)
leader of religious thought
15.
Which type of government did Thomas Hobbes support?
a)
an absolute monarchy
b)
a monarch whose power is limited by a parliament
c)
democracy with government officials elected by the people
d)
no government
16.
How did John Locke feel about England’s Glorious Revolution?
a)
He was against it because it gave too much power to the monarch.
b)
He supported it because it created a stronger Parliament and a bill of rights.
17.
Who was known as an American philosophe?
a)
George Washington
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Hobbes
d)
René Descartes
18.
Which did Hobbes consider most important for a strong society?
a)
human rights
b)
law and order
c)
exploration and discovery
d)
scientific research
19.
Descartes encouraged people to doubt everything except
a)
the word of the Church.
b)
a monarch’s right to rule.
c)
their own existence.
d)
the law.
20.
Newton’s theory of gravity draws what conclusion?
a)
People descended from apes.
b)
A natural force pulls objects toward Earth.
c)
The monarch does not rule by divine right.
d)
Eating at least one apple each day promotes good health.
21.
What did John Locke consider a government’s most important duty?
a)
to force all citizens to practice a single religion
b)
to expand the nation’s borders
c)
to protect the natural rights of citizens
22.
Which of the following ideas is associated with Thomas Hobbes?
a)
I think, therefore I am.
b)
tabula rasa
c)
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
d)
the need for a strong government
23.
Locke believed that a good government gets its power from
a)
God.
b)
the people.
c)
military strength.
d)
a strict monarch.
24.
Which of Montesquieu’s ideas greatly influenced the organization of the U.S. government,
as outlined in the Constitution?
a)
A government needs strict laws to keep people in order.
b)
A separation of powers will keep any one branch of government from becoming too strong.
c)
The use of reason helps people understand the world.
d)
People must question everything except their own existence.
25.
John Locke believed that people should rebel against a government that dose not protect their (a) .
26.
In your opinion, what were some "good" changes that were brought about by the Enlightenment?
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