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The Enlightenment Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which philosopher is associated with the idea of 'Separation of powers'?

a)

Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Voltaire

d)

Rousseau

2.

Fill in the blank: Voltaire is known for advocating _______.

a)

Natural rights

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Freedom of thought, expression, and religion

d)

Economic equality

3.

The Enlightenment idea of 'Natural rights' is most closely associated with which philosopher?

a)

Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Voltaire

d)

Hobbes

4.

Which of the following best describes Montesquieu's contribution to political thought?

a)

Natural rights

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Freedom of religion

d)

Absolute monarchy

5.

Fill in the blank: Locke's philosophy emphasized _______.

a)

A) Separation of powers

b)

B) Freedom of thought

c)

C) Natural rights

d)

D) Divine right of kings

6.

Which philosopher believed that natural rights included life, liberty, and property

a)

Rousseau

b)

Locke

c)

Hobbes

d)

Montesquieu

7.

Which philosopher believed that humans are naturally selfish and that an absolute monarchy is the best form of government?

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

d)

Karl Marx

8.

Which of the following best describes the role of government according to John Locke?

a)

To control every aspect of citizens' lives.

b)

To protect the natural rights of its citizens.

c)

To promote the wealth of the ruling class.

d)

To enforce religious doctrines.

9.

What is the primary purpose of government according to social contract theorists like John Locke?

a)

To provide entertainment and cultural benefits.

b)

To protect the natural rights of citizens.

c)

To ensure the wealth of the nation's leaders.

d)

To promote religious doctrines.

10.

Who wrote the book 'The Social Contract' and believed in the idea of a general will?

a)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

b)

Karl Marx

c)

John Locke

d)

Thomas Hobbes

11.

What was a common belief among the Enlightenment thinkers like Locke and Montesquieu regarding government?

a)

That a strong, centralized authority was necessary.

b)

That government should reflect the will of the people.

c)

That monarchies were the best form of government.

d)

That governments were unnecessary and should be abolished.

12.

Which of the following best describes the role of government according to John Locke?

a)

To control every aspect of citizens' lives.

b)

To protect the natural rights of its citizens.

c)

To promote the wealth of the ruling class.

d)

To enforce religious doctrines.