Enlightenment Thinkers Quiz

Who is known for his theory of natural rights?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Who proposed the idea of separation of powers?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Who wrote 'The Social Contract'?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Who is considered the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Which thinker's writings helped lay the foundation for American independence and democracy?

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Who advocated for the separation of powers into legislative, executive, and judicial branches?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Who argued that government should be based on the general will of the people?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Who fought for democratice principles in Latin America?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Simon Bolivar

• James Madison

Which thinker believed that individuals have the right to rebel against an unjust government?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison

Who is known for his contributions to the Federalist Papers that defended the Constitution of the United States?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• James Madison