Enlightenment Thinkers and Their Ideas

Who wrote "Leviathan"?

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

Who is known for the idea of the "social contract"?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Mary Wollstonecraft

What is the main idea of John Locke's theory of government?

• People have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.

• Society should be governed by a single ruler.

How did Montesquieu influence modern governments?

• By proposing the separation of powers

• By supporting a theocracy

Who advocated for women's rights and education?

• Voltaire

• Mary Wollstonecraft

What was Voltaire's main contribution to Enlightenment thought?

• He wrote on religious tolerance and freedom of speech.

• He developed the theory of gravity.

Which philosopher believed people are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

What did Montesquieu believe was needed to stop one branch of government from getting too powerful?

• Checks and balances

• A single ruler

How did Mary Wollstonecraft challenge traditional women's roles?

• By advocating for women's education and equality

• By suggesting women should not participate in politics

What was the focus of John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government"?

• The protection of individual rights and the role of government

• The importance of a strong military