The Enlightenment Answers

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3

Which Enlightenment thinker first proposed the idea of a social contract?

A
John Locke
B
Thomas Hobbes
C
Baron de Montesquieu
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
4

Which Enlightenment thinker believed that citizens should rebel against a tyrannical government?

A
John Locke
B
Thomas Hobbes
C
Baron de Montesquieu
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
5

According to John Locke, liberty includes the right to

A
act freely within the boundaries of the law.
B
pursue happiness and success at all costs.
C
avoid all forms of government or leadership.
D
take any action no matter the consequences.
6

John Locke supported the separation of church and state and promoted

A
divine rights.
B
tyrannical rule.
C
absolute authority.
D
religious tolerance.
7

Which statement best explains the role of government according to John Locke?

A
Governments should respect the fundamental rights of humans.
B
The absolute authority of government is essential to ensure safety.
C
The powers of government should be separated into different offices.
D
Governments take away the freedom of citizens and foster inequality.
8

Written by Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan is about

A
the divine right of kings.
B
the fairness of humanity.
C
the purpose of government.
D
the dominance of Catholicism.
9

How did Baron de Montesquieu’s beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

A
Montesquieu believed that governments should have absolute power, while Hobbes believed that governments should have checks and balances.
B
Montesquieu believed that governments should have checks and balances, while Hobbes believed that governments should have absolute power.
C
Montesquieu believed that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens.
D
Montesquieu did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes believed that societies need laws to protect citizens.
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A
artistry
B
culture
C
reason
D
spirituality
12

Thomas Hobbes believed that citizens should agree to be ruled by leaders who

A
protect natural rights.
B
possess absolute power.
C
use checks and balances.
D
have a divine right to govern.
13

How did John Locke’s beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

A
Locke believed that people are naturally reasonable, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally selfish.
B
Locke believed that people are naturally selfish, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally reasonable.
C
Locke believed that people need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people do not need one.
D
Locke believed that people do not need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people need one.
14

Read the quote by the Baron de Montesquieu from The Spirit of the Laws.When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner.This quote specifically declares the need for a government

A
with more than one branch of power.
B
that has absolute rule over the people.
C
that separates church and state.
D
that can be overthrown if it becomes tyrannical.
15

Which statement best explains the role of government according to Thomas Hobbes?

A
Governments should respect the fundamental rights of humans.
B
The absolute authority of government is essential to ensure safety.
C
The powers of government should be separated into different offices.
D
Governments take away the freedom of citizens and foster inequality.

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