7.2.3 practice quizOnline version Enlightenment philosophers Locke by Shaner Adams 1 Enlightenment philosophers believed they could understand why governments exist if they could imagine a: a state of emergency b state of nature c contractual state d state of enlightenment 2 What was the name of Locke's theory describing the relationship between people and their government? a the Contract for America b the social contract c the contractual state d the state of nature 3 Rousseau believed people should sacrifice some of their individual needs for the: a common good b benefit of the church c Eightfold Path d middle years of their lives 4 Montesquieu believed a separation of powers in government would help to create a an obedient and loyal populace b a fair economic policy c a meritocracy d checks and balances 5 Free speech and separation of church and state were championed by: a Hobbes b Louis XIV c Voltaire d Pascal 6 Why did philosophers want to know what it would be like to live in a state of nature? a They wanted to abandon technology for a simpler life. b They were being heavily influenced by Daoist and Buddhist philosophies. c They were concerned that many limited natural resources were already beginning to grow scarce. d They wanted to know why they needed governments, and what governments were supposed to do. 7 How did Locke define the social contract? a An agreement between people and their government that says the people should obey the government no matter what. b An agreement between people and their government which describes their responsibilities to each other. c A legally binding document signed by people and corporations. d An economic system that promises fairness and equality. 8 Who believed that people should sacrifice some individual rights for the “common good”? a Locke. b Montesquieu. c Rousseau. d Hobbes. 9 How did Montesquieu plan to limit government’s power? a Create one branch of government. b Have more than one absolute ruler. c Let the president control the courts. d Divide the government using separation of powers. 10 Which Enlightenment ideas were proposed by Voltaire during the Enlightenment? a Free speech and separation of church and state. b A limited judicial branch and an absolute ruler. c Free bread and housing for citizens. d Democracy in the ancient Greek style.
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