Enlightenment Quiz

Question 1

Enlightenment

Answer 1

European philosophical movement that started in the 1600s & 1700s that remodeled government gradually, sick of status quo (5 w’s)

Question 2

State of Nature

Answer 2

A state that existed prior to the organization of societies, where there was no law or order

Question 3

Social Contract

Answer 3

When individuals gives up freedoms to the government, and in return, the government protects their rights. (Basically deal with the rules, and don’t protest or rally against them)

Question 4

Age of Reason

Answer 4

A philosophical movement that was born out of the scientific revolution (Science and logic should guide society)

Question 5

Scientific Revolution

Answer 5

When religion was no longer the state of reasoning for nature, and scientific education was implicated more

Question 6

Monarchy

Answer 6

One ruler who was appointed by inheritance

Question 7

Divine Right

Answer 7

Authority given from God; could not be held accountable for their actions

Question 8

John Locke

Answer 8

Philosopher who was one of the influences for the Bill of Rights

Question 9

Thomas Hobbes

Answer 9

Philosopher who influenced/contributed to the formation of the Social Contract Theory

Question 10

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Answer 10

Philosopher who believes in General Will (laws should be influenced by people),SocialContract,governmentshouldpreserveliberty

Question 11

Baron de Montesquieu

Answer 11

Philosopher who believed in the separation of powers (Influenced the government branches)

Question 12

General Will

Answer 12

Laws decided by the people, not by people of authority

Question 13

Voltaire

Answer 13

French Writer who was against church and state, who wanted freedom of religion and speech.

Question 14

Direct vs. Balanced Democracy

Answer 14

Direct: Individuals vote on every bill
Balanced: Branches have power over laws, split up into equal parts

Question 15

Who wrote The Spirit of Laws

Answer 15

Montesquieu

Question 16

Who wrote the publication Social Contract?

Answer 16

Rousseau

Question 17

Separation of Powers (Checks and Balances)

Answer 17

Each government branch has different but equal power, meaning each branch has some power over other branches

Question 18

Enlightenment Ideals in the declaration of independence

Answer 18

Think of Bill of Rights, John Locke influenced 10 of the rights. Voltaire, influenced freedom and speech