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Which of these Enlightenment thinkers focused on the idea of religious tolerance?
Voltaire
Which French thinker criticized the church and promoted freedom of speech during the Enlightenment?
Voltaire
True or False: The Enlightenment was a movement focused on challenging traditional religious beliefs.
True
True or False: Voltaire supported the idea of censorship to maintain order and control.
False
Who was the monarch during the English Civil War?
King Charles I
True or False: John Locke’s ideas about natural rights and the social contract greatly influenced the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
True
What did Peter the Great do to try to modernize Russia?
He introduced Western customs, technology, and reorganized the military.
What was the main goal of absolute monarchs?
To centralize power in the hands of the monarch
Which document limited the power of the English monarch in 1215?
The Magna Carta
Which philosopher is known for writing “The Social Contract”?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Who is often referred to as the “Sun King” and symbolized absolute monarchy?
Louis XIV
Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of ‘tabula rasa’ or the mind as a blank slate?
John Locke
Each branch having its own power is an example of what?
The separation of powers.
Which of the following was a result of the Thirty Years’ War in Europe?
The weakening of the holy roman empire
Political system in which a ruler has complete authority over the government and the lives of the people:
Absolutism
An absolute monarchy is ruled by a _____________ and is a(n) __________________ government.
King/queen,Unlimited
What was the primary belief of John Locke regarding government?
People are born with natural rights to life, liberty, and property
Which of the following is a key idea of Enlightenment thinkers?
The use of reason to understand and improve society
Which of these Enlightenment ideas did Montesquieu promote?
The separation of powers in government
Why does Locke believe that civil society is formed?
To protect property and enforce rights
What is the main idea behind the social contract theory?
Governments are formed by the consent of the governed to protect their rights
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Enlightenment ideas and modern democracy?
Enlightenment thinkers helped shape the ideas of equality and individual rights in modern democracy
The “divine right” theory of monarchy suggests that rulers:
Derive their authority directly from God and are accountable only to Him.
Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke would all support:
Democracy
Which of these is NOT considered a natural right by a certain political philosopher we emphasized in class?
The right to unlimited wealth