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The Enlightenment — Quiz

Question 15 • World History

What did the philosophers of the Enlightenment seek to understand?

Answer
A
the natural rights that governed the physical universe
B
the natural rights governing human behavior and society
C
the natural rights that gave leaders absolute power
D
the natural rights behind religion’s continued power

Explanation

Enlightenment philosophers used reason to understand human nature, government, and society. They argued that natural rights—such as life, liberty, and property—belonged to people and should shape how society was governed. Therefore, the best answer is “the natural rights governing human behavior and society.”

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