The Enlightenment

The social contract is an unwritten agreement between...

• Hobbes, his subjects

• John Locke, Thomas Hobbes

• a government, its citizens

• Montesquieu, de Gouges

Who argued that humans were naturally "nasty" and "brutish"?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Mary Wollstonecraft

Hobbes argued that the best form of government was...

• an absolute monarchy

• a direct democracy

• a republic

• a democracy led by women

Which philosopher is known for their belief in the separation of powers within a government?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Olympe de Gouges

Which of these philosophers advocated for women's rights in the 18th century?

• John Locke

• Olympe de Gouges

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

Which Enlightenment thinker believed in the natural rights of life, liberty, and property?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

The belief that government power should be divided among different people or groups to make sure no group becomes too powerful

• social contract

• natural rights

• separation of powers

• consent of the governed

The idea that the citizens must support their government in order for it to be legitimate and survive

• social contract

• natural rights

• separation of powers

• consent of the governed

Which English philosopher wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Who said "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains"?

• John Locke

• Olympe de Gouges

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Mary Wollstonecraft