Enlightenment Quiz ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of the European Enlightenment with this engaging quiz! by Paul Anderson 1 What was a central idea of the European Enlightenment? a Tradition should dictate beliefs. b Faith alone is sufficient for knowledge. c Reason and rational thought should guide human affairs. d Emotions are the best guide to truth. 2 Which philosopher is known for the social contract theory? a Mary Wollstonecraft b Thomas Hobbes c Adam Smith d Donald Trump 3 What did Voltaire advocate for during the Enlightenment? a Freedom of speech and religion. b Censorship of ideas c Absolute monarchy d Slavery 4 Which document is influenced by Enlightenment ideas? a The Bill of Rights b The Treaty of Versailles c The Magna Carta d The Declaration of Independence 5 Who is not an a thinker from the Scientific Revolution? a Nicolaus Copernicus b Galileo Galilei c Francis Bacon d Albert Einstein 6 Which philosopher believed in the seperation of powers in the government (legislative, executive, and judicial) a John Locke b Voltaire c Thomas Hobbes d Montesquieu 7 Which movement is closely associated with the Enlightenment? a The Scientific Revolution b The Romantic Movement c The Reformation d The Industrial Revolution 8 Which philosopher believes that governments get their power from the people and that the people have the right to overthrow an unjust government. a Cesare Beccaria b John Locke c Thomas Hobbes d Napoleon Bonaparte 9 Which of the following was NOT an Enlightenment thinker? a Thomas Jefferson b Martin Luther c Cesare Beccaria d Mary Wollstonecraft 10 What role did salons play in the Enlightenment? a They were places for religious ceremonies. b They were art galleries. c They were venues for intellectual discussion and debate. d They were centers for military strategy.
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