Exploring the Ideas of Enlightenment Thinkers

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According to John Locke, which of the following are considered natural rights? a. Happiness, equality, justice, b. Life, liberty, property, c. Education, healthcare, freedom of speech, d. Power, wealth, fame

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Life, liberty, property

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Locke compared the mind to a blank slate, which he called a "tabula rasa." What does this mean?

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Our minds are like empty canvases waiting to be filled with knowledge and experiences.

Front

Baron de Montesquieu believed in the idea of _____________.

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Separation of powers

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According to Montesquieu, what is the purpose of separation of powers?

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To prevent any person or group from becoming too powerful.

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Montesquieu also emphasized the importance of _____________.

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Checks and balances

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Jean Jacques Rousseau believed in the concept of the _____________.

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Social contract

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According to Rousseau, what is the purpose of the social contract? Options: a. To protect individual rights, b. To ensure government control, c. To promote economic growth, d. To work together for the common good

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To work together for the common good

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Rousseau emphasized the importance of _____________.

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Education and individual freedom

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Voltaire strongly believed in _____________.

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Freedom of speech

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According to Voltaire, what is the importance of freedom of speech?

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To advocate for religious tolerance