Rights from Humanism to Enlightenment

What was a key idea of Humanism during the Renaissance?

• The importance of religious authority

• The value of individual achievement

• The focus on medieval traditions

• The rejection of classical learning

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for advocating the separation of powers in government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

What was one of the social changes that occurred during the Enlightenment?

• Increased power of monarchs

• Greater emphasis on individual rights

• Decline in scientific inquiry

• Strengthening of feudal systems

Which document is a primary source that reflects Enlightenment ideas about individual rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The U.S. Declaration of Independence

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

What was a long-term impact of the Atlantic World’s growth?

• Isolation of European countries

• Spread of diseases to the Americas

• Decrease in global trade

• Decline in cultural exchanges

Which of the following was a political change influenced by Enlightenment ideas?

• The establishment of absolute monarchies

• The development of democratic governments

• The reinforcement of serfdom

• The increase in colonial empires

How did Humanism contribute to the intellectual changes during the Renaissance?

• By focusing solely on religious texts

• By promoting the study of classical texts

• By discouraging scientific exploration

• By emphasizing the supernatural

What was a short-term impact of the Atlantic World’s growth on Europe?

• Decrease in wealth and resources

• Increase in cultural isolation

• Expansion of trade networks

• Reduction in population

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• Immanuel Kant

What was a significant social change during the Renaissance that influenced the Enlightenment?

• The decline of urban centers

• The rise of individualism

• The increase in feudal obligations

• The focus on religious conformity