WorksheetsWorld History CFA #2 Review - The Enlightenment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
What is a democracy?
a)
A democracy is a system where a single ruler makes all decisions.
b)
A democracy is a type of economy focused on free markets.
c)
A democracy is a form of government where citizens have no voting rights.
d)
A democracy is a system of government where the people have the authority to choose their governing officials.
2.
What is a monarchy?
a)
A monarchy is a government run by elected officials.
b)
A monarchy is a form of government led by a single ruler, the monarch, often hereditary.
c)
A monarchy is a system where power is shared among multiple leaders.
d)
A monarchy is a type of democracy where citizens vote on laws.
3.
What is an oligarchy?
a)
A government controlled by a small group of people.
b)
A type of democracy with multiple parties.
c)
A system where all citizens vote on every issue.
d)
A government run by a single leader.
4.
What is a tyranny?
a)
A tyranny is a form of democracy where everyone has equal power.
b)
A tyranny is a government led by elected officials representing the people.
c)
A tyranny is a government where absolute power is held by one ruler or a small group, often characterized by oppression.
d)
A tyranny is a system where laws are made by public consensus.
5.
What did John Locke believe?
a)
John Locke believed in natural rights and government protection of those rights.
b)
John Locke believed in the divine right of kings.
c)
John Locke rejected the idea of social contracts.
d)
John Locke advocated for absolute monarchy.
6.
What did Rousseau believe?
a)
Rousseau believed that humans are naturally selfish and competitive.
b)
Rousseau believed that society is inherently good and that humans corrupt it.
c)
Rousseau believed that people should agree to the laws of the government
d)
Rousseau believed that civilization is the ultimate goal of human development.
7.
What did Hobbes believe?
a)
Hobbes advocated for complete individual freedom without any government.
b)
Hobbes believed that humans are inherently peaceful and cooperative.
c)
Hobbes supported a decentralized government with no authority.
d)
Hobbes believed in a strong central authority and the social contract to prevent chaos.
8.
What did Voltaire believe?
a)
Voltaire rejected reason and promoted superstition.
b)
Voltaire believed in the suppression of individual rights.
c)
Voltaire believed in freedom of speech, reason, and tolerance.
d)
Voltaire advocated for absolute monarchy and censorship.
9.
How did the Enlightenment create shifts in power?
a)
The Enlightenment shifted power from monarchies and religious authorities to the people and secular governments.
b)
The Enlightenment had no impact on political power structures.
c)
The Enlightenment reinforced the power of monarchies and religious authorities.
d)
The Enlightenment shifted power solely to the military.
10.
An agreement between rulers and the people to cooperate for mutual social benefits in pursuit of a better society
a)
divine right
b)
free enterprise
c)
laissez-faire
d)
social contract
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