Enlightenment

What does "enlightenment" mean?

• Enlightenment is the state of being completely ignorant and unaware
• Enlightenment means achieving physical strength and power
• Enlightenment refers to the state of being confused and lost
• Enlightenment refers to the state of having deep understanding or insight, often associated with spiritual or intellectual awakening.

Which philosopher coined the term "Enlightenment"?

• Plato
• Immanuel Kant
• Socrates
• Aristotle

What governmental principle was Baron de Montesquieu famous for pushing?

• Absolute monarchy
• Communism
• Anarchy
• Separation of powers

What is "Separation of Powers"?

• The idea of combining all government powers into one branch
• The concept of sharing all government powers with other countries
• The practice of giving all government powers to a single individual
• The concept of dividing the powers of government into separate branches

Which Enlightenment philosopher was famous for criticizing religion's role in government

• Immanuel Kant
• John Locke
• Voltaire
• Rene Descartes

What does "Separation between church and state" mean?

• The concept that government and religious institutions should operate separately and independently of each other.
• The concept that government should have the power to dictate religious beliefs
• The concept that government and religious institutions should merge into one entity
• The concept that government should be controlled by religious institutions

Which of these Enlightenment philosophers was a famous economist?

• Immanuel Kant
• Rene Descartes
• Voltaire
• Adam Smith

What is a "free market"?

• A free market is a system in which prices are determined by supply and demand, with little or no government control.
• A free market is a system in which prices are determined by a single dominant company
• A free market is a system in which prices are determined by random fluctuations
• A free market is a system in which prices are set by the government

What does "Laissez-Faire" mean?

• A strict government control over the economy
• A laissez-faire attitude means micromanaging every detail
• A policy or attitude of letting things take their own course, without interfering
• Laissez-faire refers to a policy of excessive government intervention

What is a "social contract"?

• A legal document outlining the rights and responsibilities of citizens
• A physical contract signed by all members of a society
• An agreement between two individuals within a society
• Implicit agreement among the members of a society and their government to cooperate for social benefits