What is the main idea introduced by John Locke regarding human rights?

Locke's Ideas on Equal Rights

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
All people are born with equal rights.
Only monarchs have rights.
Some people are naturally superior.
Rights are granted by rulers.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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During Locke's time, what was the common belief about social hierarchy?
Everyone is equal.
There is a natural hierarchy.
Rights are universal.
Hierarchy is a myth.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Locke, what is the moral status of all individuals?
Some are born to rule.
All have the same moral status.
Moral status is irrelevant.
Only the elite have rights.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Locke believe about the pursuit of happiness?
Happiness is granted by rulers.
Everyone has the right to pursue happiness.
Happiness is not a right.
Only the elite can pursue happiness.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What example does Locke use to illustrate his idea of equal rights?
Gary and King Louie.
A farmer and a merchant.
A teacher and a student.
A king and a queen.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Locke's example of Gary and King Louie demonstrate?
Only the wealthy have rights.
Kings have more rights than others.
Rights depend on social status.
All individuals have the same rights.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Locke's ideas challenge the existing social order?
By supporting the monarchy.
By promoting natural hierarchy.
By denying any form of rights.
By advocating for equal rights.
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