Biography
What country was John Locke born in?
England
What does "Tabula Rasa" mean?
Blank slate
How many natural rights did Locke identify?
Three
True or False: Locke believed governments exist to serve the people.
True
What famous country was influenced by Locke's political ideas?
The United States
What profession did Locke have besides being a philosopher?
Physician (doctor)
According to Locke, where does knowledge come from?
Experience
Name one of Locke's natural rights.
Life, liberty, or property
What is the agreement between citizens and government called?
The Social Contract
What document reflects many of Locke's ideas?
The Declaration of Independence
What university did Locke attend?
Oxford University (Christ Church, Oxford)
Name one of the five senses Locke believed contributes to knowledge.
Sight, hearing, taste, touch, or smell
Which natural right protects a person's freedom to make choices?
Liberty
What do citizens give up in exchange for protection under the Social Contract?
Some freedoms/powers
What title is Locke often given because of his political ideas?
Father of Liberalism
What major political event influenced Locke's ideas about government?
The English Civil War or Glorious Revolution
What type of philosopher believes knowledge comes from experience?
An empiricist
According to Locke, where do natural rights come from?
Human nature (or God/nature), not government
According to Locke, where does government authority come from?
The consent of the people
Name one area today that is still influenced by Locke's ideas.
Democracy, education, psychology, human rights, government
Why did Locke's experiences during political instability influence his philosophy?
They led him to question absolute monarchy and support governments that protect citizens' rights.
Why did Locke reject the idea of innate knowledge?
Because people are not born knowing universal truths, knowledge develops through experience.
Why did Locke believe governments should protect property?
Because people earn ownership through their labour and have a natural right to what they create.
What did Locke believe citizens could do if a government violated their rights?
Overthrow or replace the government
Which of Locke's ideas is most connected to modern democratic governments?
Government by consent and protection of natural rights