Enlightenment Philosophers Flashcard

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What was the first written code of law?

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Code of Hammurabi

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Which system of government was the first representative government? Options: Anarchy, Greek Democracy, Roman Republic, Monarchy

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Roman Republic

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Who is known as the Father of Modern Democracy?

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John Locke

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Who developed the system of separation of powers and checks and balances?

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Charles DeMontesquieu

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Which philosopher argued for absolute power to avoid chaos?

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Thomas Hobbes

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Who was a champion of free speech, freedom of thought and stressed religious tolerance?

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Voltaire

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What is the absence of government called?

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Anarchy

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Who delivered the first moral code to Israel?

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Moses

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Which philosopher used Locke's ideas to advocate for freedom of religion and equality?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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What is the idea that humans give up certain freedoms to form protective groups?

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Social Contract Theory