WorksheetsLocke and Montesquieu
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the meaning of "tabula rasa" as mentioned in Locke's writings?
A blank slate
A full book
A colorful page
A written contract
What does Locke believe a government should protect?
People's natural rights
The environment
The economy
Cultural heritage
What is a social contract according to Locke?
An agreement between government and citizens
A written law
A financial transaction
A historical document
What did Locke believe would happen if a government fails to protect rights?
People would revolt
People would accept it
People would ignore it
People would celebrate
What is the purpose of government according to Locke?
To end the state of nature
To control the economy
To expand territory
To promote art
What does "liberty" mean in Locke's natural rights?
Freedom to make decisions
Freedom to travel
Freedom to own pets
Freedom to eat
What does "property" represent in Locke's natural rights?
Ownership of land, food, and tools
Ownership of ideas
Ownership of time
Ownership of emotions
What is the title of one of Locke's books mentioned in the text?
An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
The Wealth of Nations
The Republic
The Social Contract
How long did it take Locke to write "An Essay Concerning Human Understanding"?
Over 18 years
5 years
10 years
2 years
What did Locke believe people are born with?
Natural rights
Wealth
Knowledge
Power
What title did Charles Louis de Secondat inherit at age 27?
Duke of Normandy
Baron de Montesquieu
Count of Provence
Earl of Brittany
What did Montesquieu believe was necessary for safety and liberty?
Unlimited freedom
Following the law
Strong military
Wealth and power
Which government did Montesquieu admire for its structure?
French government
Spanish government
English government
Italian government
What role does Congress have according to the U.S. Constitution?
Enforces laws
Interprets laws
Makes laws
Judges laws
What did Montesquieu's ideas influence?
The French Revolution
The United States Constitution
The Industrial Revolution
The Renaissance
