Focused Enlightenment

What is the main focus of SSWH13 in examining historical changes?

• The technological advancements from the 16th to the late 18th century

• The intellectual, political, social, and economic factors that changed the European worldview from the 16th century to the late 18th century

• The military conflicts that occurred in Europe from the 16th century to the late 18th century

• The artistic movements that influenced Europe from the 16th century to the late 18th century

What did John Locke argue was the basis of the contract between government and people?

• People would obey the monarch unconditionally.

• People gave up some rights to the government in exchange for the protection of their natural rights.

• The government had the right to take away people's property.

• People had no rights and were subject to the government's will.

According to John Locke, what rights are considered "natural rights"?

• Wealth, honor, and titles

• Life, liberty, and property

• Education, employment, and healthcare

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press

What did John Locke believe about the right to overthrow a government?

• Subjects should never overthrow their government.

• Only the monarch has the right to dissolve the government.

• Subjects had the right to overthrow an oppressive government.

• Overthrowing the government is only acceptable during war.

Which form of government did John Locke reject?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Absolute monarchy

• Theocracy

What did Voltaire use to criticize the French monarchy, nobility, and church control?

• Poetry and music

• Wit and satire

• Violence and rebellion

• Legal and political challenges

Which of the following issues did Voltaire write against?

• Democracy and freedom

• Slave trade and inequality

• Economic growth and development

• Technological advancements

What did Voltaire vigorously defend?

• Monarchical power

• Religious freedom and the freedom of speech

• Military conquests

• Traditional social hierarchies

What was Jean-Jacques Rousseau's stance on the role of government according to the Enlightenment thinkers?

• He believed in strong government control.

• He thought government control should be kept to a minimum.

• He trusted reason and supported the idea of a powerful government.

• He did not have any particular stance on government control.

What did Jean-Jacques Rousseau believe should be valued above individual interests?

• The power of the monarchy

• The authority of religious leaders

• The collective good of society

• The economic interests of the state