Enlightenment Philosophers Quiz

Who is considered the father of liberalism and is known for his work 'Two Treatises of Government'?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Adam Smith

• Karl Marx

Which philosopher is famous for his advocacy of freedom of speech and separation of church and state?

• Voltair

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Karl Marx

• Thomas Hobbes

Who proposed the idea of the separation of powers and the three branches of government?

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Montesquieu

Which philosopher believed in the concept of the social contract and the general will of the people?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Karl Marx

• Socrates

Who wrote the book 'Leviathan' and believed that humans are naturally selfish and need a strong central authority?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Karl Marx

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed in the natural rights of life, liberty, and property?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Karl Marx

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

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

• Plato

• Karl Marx

• Socrates

• Montesquieu

Who believed that an absolute monarchy is the best form of government to maintain order and prevent chaos?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• Karl Marx