What was the Enlightenment?

a new way of thinking where reason was the key to human progress

How were the Latin American revolutions influenced by the Enlightenment?

They wanted to gain equality and liberty in their nations.

Why does Hobbes think that we should seek peace?

because it is in our own self interest

Montesquieu would have a huge influence on...

the United States Constitution.

What Were the Main Causes of the Enlightenment

-Thirty Years War -Scientific Revolution -Age Of Exploration

John Locke believed people were born...

a blank slate so they learned through experience

Voltaire believed in...

argued for tolerance, freedom of speech and religion

What did Hobbes believe about people?

People are naturally selfish and cruel

What was the enlightenment?

Movement that said NO to tradition and YES to human reason

What kind of government did Hobbes want?

Strong government to protect people

English philosopher who believed people have natural rights

God set the world into motion then stepped back

Montesquieu developed ...

the Theory of Separation of Powers.

The American Revolution was recognized by many as

confirmation of the ideas of the Enlightenment

Mechanical view of God - a clockmaker

Who was Thomas Hobbes?

English Mathematician Scientist

During The Enlightenment, intellectuals began to:

examine the standards by which rulers governed.

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What was Hobbes ideas of gov.
Monarchy
Democracy
Oligarchy
Aristocracy
2
Who was a famous American Enlightenment figure?
John Peter Zenger
Jonathan Edwards
Benjamin Franklin
George Whitefield
3
What was the Enlightenment?
I don't know
A period of time where people tried to make themselves lighter.
a new way of thinking where reason was the key to human progress
A period of time where people invented the light bulb. (EnLIGHTenment)
4
Who said all people have a right to life, liberty, and property
Jefferson
Locke
Voltaire
Hobbes
5
How were the Latin American revolutions influenced by the Enlightenment?
They wanted to gain equality and liberty in their nations.
They wanted to base government ideas on religious beliefs.
They wanted to support the theory of divine right of kings.
They wanted to protect the class systems already in place.
6
John Locke believed...
Both
If they don't protect freedom, the government may be overthrown
neither
Government should protect the freedoms of its people
7
Why does Hobbes think that we should seek peace?
because it is in the interest of others
because God commands it
All of these
because it is in our own self interest
8
What nationality was Montesquieu?
Spainsh
German
French
Italian
9
Voltaire believed in...
freedom of religion only.
separation of church & state
All of them (todas las mencionadas).
freedom of speech only.
10
Montesquieu would have a huge influence on...
None of these
the French monarchs of the time.
the United States Constitution.
the Declaration of Independence.
11
Where did the Enlightenment start?
New England
America
Europe
12
French enlightenment thinkers were often referred to as
realists
philosophes
materialists
empiricists
13
What Were the Main Causes of the Enlightenment
-Thirty Years War -Scientific Revolution -Age Of Exploration
François-Marie Arouet
-American Revolution -Battle of York Town
-Constitution -French Indian War -Stamp Act
14
What did Hobbes believe in?
Absolute Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Limited Monarchy
15
Deism is associated with
the Renaissance
the Agricultural Revolution
the Middle Ages
the Enlightenment
16
John Locke believed people were born...
Kind and generous
selfish and greedy
a blank slate so they learned through experience
17
What is Hobbes definition of injustice
treatment of people as they do not deserve to be treated
An act that does not bring the best outcome
the conviction of an innocent person for a serious crime
the breaking of a contract
18
Voltaire believed in...
an absolute monarchy
argued for tolerance, freedom of speech and religion
capitalism
was a supporter of women's rights
19
What did Hobbes believe about people?
People are naturally selfish and cruel
People are kind and generous
20
Voltaire helped with BLANK
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Social Contracts
Religious Toleration
21
What was the enlightenment?
A book on how to throw backyard parties by Montesquieu BBQ
Organization founded by Hobbes, Locke, and Wollstonecraft
Movement that said NO to tradition and YES to human reason
Ideas that led to the mechanics of the Industrial Revolution
22
What kind of government did Hobbes want?
Democracy where everyone votes
Strong government to protect people
23
Who was John Locke?
A French priest that preached about Christianity in the 1700
The Author of “Poor Richard’s Almanack“ 1732
Fought for women rights during the French and Indian war
English philosopher who believed people have natural rights
24
Deism states that
God set the world into motion then stepped back
God is the guiding force of evolution
25
What book did Hobbes write?
Leviathan
Mein Kampf
The Illiad
The Magna Carta
26
Montesquieu developed ...
the Social Contract Theory.
the Enlightenment philosophy.
the Theory of Separation of Powers.
the unalienable rights theory.
27
The American Revolution was recognized by many as
confirmation of the ideas of the Enlightenment
a prelude to the Scientific Revolution
proof that monarchies were outdated
a validation of enlightened absolutism
28
What did john Locke do
School
Social contract
Walmart
Social media
29
What is Deism?
Mechanical view of God - a clockmaker
Planet Motion
Mechanical view of people - a clockmaker
Everything flies towards the sun.
30
how did the enlightenment benefit us
helped us leave the monarchy
all of the above
advanced our knowledge in our government
allowed us freedom
31
Who was Thomas Hobbes?
French War Hero
Famous Canadian Voice
English Mathematician Scientist
American Congressman
32
During The Enlightenment, intellectuals began to:
examine the standards by which rulers governed.
examine scientific theory that explained geometry.
examine the standards by which Parliament was voted in.
examine scientific theory that explained the sun.
33
Locke disagreed with Hobbes
False
True
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What did the Enlightenment influence?
Music
Art
Religion
Medicine
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Deism teaches that
There is no God
God Guides evolution
God Cares
God is not involved in earth
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The Age of Enlightenment is also called:
The Renaissance
The Age of Exploration
The Age of Reason
The Scientific Revolution

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