Philosophers
Who is known for the idea that people are naturally selfish?
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Hobbes is most famous for writing which book?
The Leviathan
What is the name of the journey for captured slaves from West Africa to the New World?
Middle Passage
What is the largest land animal in the world?
Elephant
Which Enlightenment thinker argued for natural rights including life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
Who wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"?
Mary Wollstonecraft
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What words means to sail around the world
Circumnavigate
What is element 12 on the periodic table?
Magnesium - Mg
Who strongly supported women's rights?
Mary Wollstonecraft
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John Locke is most famous for writing which book?
Two Treatises on Government
Who are the Spanish explorers to devastated (摧毁) the New World?
Conquistadors
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Who is the author of "Harry Potter"?
JK Rowling
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This philosopher supported the separation of powers in government.
Montesquieu
Who is the author of "The Social Contract"?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Who wrote The Prince (spelling counts)?
Niccolò Machiavelli
How many countries are in Africa (closest number earns the points)?
54 countries
This philosopher spoke against censorship and said, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it (我不赞成你说的话，但我会死死捍卫你说这话的权利)."
Voltaire
Who wrote "The Spirit of the Law" (Hint: talked about separation of power)?
Charles-Louis Montesquieu
Complete the quote:
"It is better to be ______ than to be ______ [for a leader]."
It is better to be feared than to be loved.
What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang