Enlightenment Philosophers Quiz

Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and religious tolerance?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Who is considered the father of liberalism and is known for his ideas on natural rights and social contract?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment philosopher proposed the idea of separation of powers in government?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Who wrote the famous work 'The Social Contract' and believed in the idea of popular sovereignty?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which philosopher is known for his criticism of organized religion and support for reason and science?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Who argued that all individuals are born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which philosopher believed in the idea of checks and balances in government?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Who emphasized the importance of the general will and the idea of a social contract between citizens?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for his satirical writings and criticism of religious intolerance?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Who believed that government should protect the natural rights of individuals and can be overthrown if it fails to do so?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau