World History CFA #2 Review - The Enlightenment

What is a democracy?

• A democracy is a system where a single ruler makes all decisions.
• A democracy is a type of economy focused on free markets.
• A democracy is a form of government where citizens have no voting rights.
• A democracy is a system of government where the people have the authority to choose their governing officials.

What is a monarchy?

• A monarchy is a government run by elected officials.
• A monarchy is a form of government led by a single ruler, the monarch, often hereditary.
• A monarchy is a system where power is shared among multiple leaders.
• A monarchy is a type of democracy where citizens vote on laws.

What is an oligarchy?

• A government controlled by a small group of people.
• A type of democracy with multiple parties.
• A system where all citizens vote on every issue.
• A government run by a single leader.

What is a tyranny?

• A tyranny is a form of democracy where everyone has equal power.
• A tyranny is a government led by elected officials representing the people.
• A tyranny is a government where absolute power is held by one ruler or a small group, often characterized by oppression.
• A tyranny is a system where laws are made by public consensus.

What did John Locke believe?

• John Locke believed in natural rights and government protection of those rights.

• John Locke believed in the divine right of kings.
• John Locke rejected the idea of social contracts.
• John Locke advocated for absolute monarchy.

What did Rousseau believe?

• Rousseau believed that humans are naturally selfish and competitive.
• Rousseau believed that society is inherently good and that humans corrupt it.
• Rousseau believed that people should agree to the laws of the government

• Rousseau believed that civilization is the ultimate goal of human development.

What did Hobbes believe?

• Hobbes advocated for complete individual freedom without any government.
• Hobbes believed that humans are inherently peaceful and cooperative.
• Hobbes supported a decentralized government with no authority.
• Hobbes believed in a strong central authority and the social contract to prevent chaos.

What did Voltaire believe?

• Voltaire rejected reason and promoted superstition.
• Voltaire believed in the suppression of individual rights.
• Voltaire believed in freedom of speech, reason, and tolerance.
• Voltaire advocated for absolute monarchy and censorship.

How did the Enlightenment create shifts in power?

• The Enlightenment shifted power from monarchies and religious authorities to the people and secular governments.
• The Enlightenment had no impact on political power structures.
• The Enlightenment reinforced the power of monarchies and religious authorities.
• The Enlightenment shifted power solely to the military.

An agreement between rulers and the people to cooperate for mutual social benefits in pursuit of a better society

• divine right

• free enterprise

• laissez-faire

• social contract