Quiz on John Locke

What is John Locke known for in the modern period?

• Being a famous scientist

• Being a political philosopher

• Being a renowned artist

• Being a military leader

In which work did John Locke defend the claim that men are by nature free and equal?

• The Republic

• The Prince

• Two Treatises of Government

• Leviathan

What rights did Locke argue people naturally have?

• Right to vote, right to education, right to healthcare

• Right to life, liberty, and property

• Right to travel, right to work, right to privacy

• Right to speech, right to assembly, right to religion

According to Locke, what is the basis for legitimate political government?

• Divine right of kings

• Social contract

• Military power

• Economic wealth

What does Locke say about governments that fail to protect the rights of the people?

• They should be supported

• They can be resisted and replaced

• They should be ignored

• They should be expanded

What principle does Locke defend regarding government structure?

• Absolute monarchy

• Majority rule and separation of powers

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

In the Letter Concerning Toleration, what does Locke deny should be used to bring people to the true religion?

• Education

• Coercion

• Persuasion

• Wealth

What does Locke argue about the power of churches over their members?

• Churches should have absolute power

• Churches should have no coercive power

• Churches should have limited power

• Churches should have financial power

Which of Locke's works elaborates on the themes of toleration?

• First Letter on Toleration

• Second Letter on Toleration

• Fourth Letter on Toleration

• Fifth Letter on Toleration

What is one of the key themes Locke addresses in his political writings?

• Economic theory

• Military strategy

• Toleration

• Artistic expression