AnswersHSSWH World History Sem 1 26-27The Enlightenment

The Enlightenment Answers

10 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

In the 1700s, an effect of the Enlightenment was

A
a rise in support for representative government.
B
the creation of new Protestant churches across Europe.
C
an increase in new scientific discoveries and methods.
D
the return to classical ideas such as humanism and realism.
2
Free Preview

The social contract theory states that

A
governments should always be allowed to encourage the spread of Protestantism.
B
farmers are required to give up some rights in exchange for government provided funding.
C
peasants should raise up against the wealthy to gain equal status within society.
D
citizens give up some liberties to government in exchange for protection of their self-interests.
3

Which movement happened last in Europe?

A
the Enlightenment
B
the Middle Ages
C
the Reformation
D
the Renaissance
4

Which three topics became a major focus of the Enlightenment?

A
astronomy, mathematics, physics
B
classicism, humanism, individualism
C
rights and responsibilities, politics, reason
D
spirituality, religion, chivalry
5

A political effect of the Enlightenment was that

A
some monarchs embraced new ideas from the movement.
B
support for rebels fighting the French Revolution decreased.
C
many people rejected the idea of representative government.
D
the constitutional monarchy in England came to an end.
6

One of Baron de Montesquieu’s key ideas was

A
separating church and state.
B
creating checks and balances.
C
establishing natural rights.
D
establishing equality within society.
7

A difference between the ideas of Hobbes and Locke was that

A
Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed safety was more important than freedom.
B
Hobbes believed government should not take away certain natural rights, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.
C
Hobbes believed people have the right to rebel, while Locke believed life without government was difficult.
D
Hobbes believed life without government was difficult, while Locke believed people have the right to rebel.
8

Read the passage from John Locke’s Second Treatise of Government.The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings, capable of laws, where there is no law there is no freedom.The quotation supports Locke’s belief in

A
the need for absolute rule to keep people in control.
B
the social contract between people and government.
C
the need to keep the church separate from the state.
D
the desire for three different branches of government.
9

Which list states events of the Enlightenment in the correct order?

A
i. Locke builds on the ideas of Hobbes.ii. The English Civil War comes to an end.iii. Rousseau publishes The Social Contract.iv. Montesquieu publishes Spirit of Laws.
B
i. Montesquieu publishes Spirit of Laws.ii. Rousseau publishes The Social Contract.iii. The English Civil War comes to an end.iv. Locke builds on the ideas of Hobbes.
C
i. The English Civil War comes to an end.ii. Locke builds on the ideas of Hobbes.iii. Montesquieu publishes Spirit of Laws.iv. Rousseau publishes The Social Contract.
D
i. Locke builds on the ideas of Hobbes.ii. Montesquieu publishes Spirit of Laws.iii. Rousseau publishes The Social Contract.iv. The English Civil War comes to an end.
10

Which statement best characterizes the ideas of Thomas Hobbes?

A
People are naturally reasonable.
B
People are naturally selfish and violent.
C
Governments create unequal societies.
D
Government should be separate from religion.

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
10 verified answers

The Enlightenment

Quiz
10 verified answers

The American Revolution

Quiz
10 verified answers

The French Revolution Begins