How did the Enlightenment's theories of government view the role of government?
as benevolent
as absolute
as transparent
as useful
answer
D
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John Locke thought that people were neither good nor bad innately. How did Hobbes's views differ from those of Locke's?
Hobbes thought people were innately violent.
Hobbes thought people were innately benevolent.
Hobbes thought people were innately peaceful.
Hobbes thought people were innately evil.
answer
A
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The key idea of John Locke's Enlightenment theory was to protect and enhance the freedoms and rights of
the government.
the philosophers.
the law.
the individual.
answer
D
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Read the quote from Immanuel Kant.
Have the bravery to use your own reason! - that sums up the meaning of enlightenment.
According to the quote, the Enlightenment encourages people to for themselves.
answer
Think
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John Locke believed that natural rights
should be given only to the majority.
should be limited for all people.
do not come from the government.
do not pertain to economic issues.
answer
C
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The Enlightenment was an age of inquiry based on , not religion.
answer
Reason
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Which factors contributed to the beginning of the Enlightenment movement? Check all that apply.
the age of science and scientific inquiry
the revival of religious belief and study
the age of reason-based inquiry
the advancement in all areas of human interest
the resurgence of past ideas and principles
answer
A, C & D
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Which could be considered an act indicating acceptance of the social contract?
using electricity
watching network news broadcasts
driving on the highway
taking a shower
answer
C
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Read the quote by Thomas Hobbes.
Law was brought into the world for nothing else but to limit the natural liberty of particular men in such manner as they might not hurt but assist one another and join together against a common enemy.
According to Hobbes, what is the primary purpose of the social contract?
to protect rights
to remove rights
to reduce liberty
to expand liberty
answer
C
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supported the Enlightenment idea that people are naturally selfish.
answer
Thomas Hobbes
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