Philosophers
Books
Review Unit 1
Miscellaneous
100
Who is known for the idea that people are naturally selfish?
Thomas Hobbes
100
Thomas Hobbes is most famous for writing which book?
The Leviathan
100
For what 3 reasons did explorers travel the seas?
God, Gold, Glory
100
What is the largest land animal in the world?
Elephant
200
Which Enlightenment thinker argued for natural rights including life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
200
Who wrote "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman"?
Mary Wollstonecraft
200
x2
What words means to sail around the world
Circumnavigate
200
What is element 12 on the periodic table?
Magnesium - Mg
300
Who strongly supported women's rights?
Mary Wollstonecraft
300
x2
John Locke is most famous for writing which book?
Two Treatises on Government
300
Who are the Spanish explorers to devastated (摧毁) the New World?
Conquistadors
300
x2
How many moons does Jupiter (木星) have (closest number earns the points)??
115 moons
400
x2
This philosopher supported the separation of powers in government.
Montesquieu
400
Who is the author of "The Social Contract"?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
400
Who wrote The Prince?
Niccolò Machiavelli
400
How many countries are in Africa (closest number earns the points)?
54 countries
500
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
500
Who wrote "The Spirit of the Law" (Hint: talked about separation of power)?
Charles-Louis Montesquieu
500
Complete the quote:
"It is better to be ______ than to be ______ [for a leader]."
It is better to be feared than to be loved.
500
What is the capital of North Korea?
Pyongyang