Enlightenment Philosophers Quiz

What is one important idea that all of the Enlightenment philosophers believed?

• The world is flat

• New truths could be discovered by using logic and reason

• Monarchs should have absolute power

• Religion should dictate government policies

What type of rights did Locke believe everyone was born with?

• The right to rule others

• The right to own slaves

• Life, liberty, and property

• The right to absolute power

What rights did Voltaire support?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech and religion

• The right to own property

• The right to a fair trial

What principles of the U.S. Constitution were argued for by Montesquieu?

• Absolute monarchy

• Separation of powers

• Divine right of kings

• Unification of church and state

What did Thomas Hobbes support regarding government?

• Democratic elections

• Absolute monarchs

• Anarchy

• Communism

What did the English Bill of Rights protect?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech and due process of law

• The right to own property

• The right to vote

What did the Enlightenment philosophers use to make new theories about society?

• Superstition

• The scientific method and logic

• Divine inspiration

• Traditional beliefs

What was the impact of the Enlightenment?

• Strengthening of monarchies

• Citizens began questioning the authority of their kings

• Decrease in scientific discoveries

• Increase in religious influence

What did William Blackstone contribute to English Law?

• He abolished property rights

• He summarized English Law

• He created new laws for England

• He removed the power of Parliament

What did Rousseau argue for in terms of government?

• A monarchy guided by the king

• A democracy guided by the general will of the majority of citizens

• An oligarchy guided by the wealthy

• A theocracy guided by religious leaders