WHH 7th NB 8.1 The Enlightenment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major effect of the Enlightenment on Europe and the world?

• The spread of democratic ideas

• The decline of scientific thinking

• The return to absolute monarchies

• The isolation of European countries

Multiple Choice

Which of the following practices did Enlightenment thinkers oppose?

• Hereditary privilege

• State religion

• Serfdom

• Slavery

Open Ended

Why do you think the Enlightenment was a significant period in European history?

Multiple Choice

How did John Locke's view of human nature differ from that of Thomas Hobbes?

• Locke believed humans were born as a blank slate, while Hobbes believed people were born selfish.

• Locke believed in absolute monarchy, while Hobbes supported democracy.

• Locke thought people were naturally evil, while Hobbes thought they were naturally good.

• Locke believed in divine wisdom, while Hobbes rejected it.

Open Ended

Explain how the ideas of Voltaire and Rousseau differed regarding religion and the role of the collective in society.

Fill in the Blank

Baron de Montesquieu argued that the function of the state should be divided into three branches to avoid ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of Montesquieu’s three branches of government?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Military

Multiple Choice

Which Enlightenment thinker advocated for women’s rights and encouraged education for women?

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Cesare Beccaria

• Francis Bacon

• Voltaire

Open Ended

What are some of the main causes and effects of the Enlightenment discussed in this lesson?