The Age of Enlightenment Assessment

Who argued that all individuals are born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Voltaire
• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment philosopher developed the theory of separation of powers?

• Baron de Montesquieu
• Mary Wollstonecraft
• Voltaire
• John Locke

The concept that people agree to be governed in exchange for social benefits is known as:

• Natural Rights
• Religious Tolerance
• The Social Contract
• General Will

Which philosopher wrote "The Spirit of Laws"?

• Voltaire
• Baron de Montesquieu
• Thomas Hobbes
• Rousseau

Mary Wollstonecraft is known for advocating for:

• Religious tolerance
• Separation of powers
• Women's education rights
• Social contracts

Which philosopher wrote "The Leviathan"?

• John Locke
• Thomas Hobbes
• Voltaire
• Rousseau

The idea that a state's legitimacy comes from the collective will of its people was proposed by:

• Rousseau
• Voltaire
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke

Which philosopher believed humans are born with a "blank slate" (tabula rasa)?

• Baron de Montesquieu
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Voltaire

"A Vindication of the Rights of Woman" was written by:

• Mary Wollstonecraft
• Baron de Montesquieu
• Voltaire
• Rousseau

Which philosopher strongly advocated for religious tolerance?

• Thomas Hobbes
• Voltaire
• John Locke
• Rousseau