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Global II Unit 01 - Age Of Enlightenment
Test Description: Multiple Choice for the Age of Enlightenment
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Which writer opposed political absolutism?
A
Jacques-Beningne Bossuet
B
James I
C
John Locke
D
Niccolo Machiavelli
2) Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution?
A
religious leaders of the medieval period
B
philosophers of the Enlightenment
C
political leaders of Spain and Portugal
D
writers of the Renaissance
3) In Two Treatises of Government, John Locke wrote that the purpose of government was to
A
regulate the economy
B
protect natural rights
C
keep kings in power
D
expand territory
4) Which statement expresses an idea of the Enlightenment?
A
All individuals have natural rights
B
The king is sacred and answers only to God.
C
Those who are most fit will survive and succeed.
D
History is a continuous struggle between social classes
5) The writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and John Locke were similar in that each supported the principles of
A
a democratic republic
B
an autocracy
C
a theocratic society
D
a military dictatorship
6) The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from
A
a strong military
B
those who are governed
C
the middle class
D
divine right rulers
7) The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of
A
the divine right monarchies
B
imperialism
C
socialism
D
the natural rights of man
8) The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on
A
fundamental religious beliefs
B
laws of nature and reason
C
traditional values
D
the concept of divine right of kings
9) Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings?
A
The power of the government is derived from the consent of the governed
B
God has chosen all government rulers
C
A capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy
D
Independence is built by military might
10) Which idea became a central belief of the Enlightenment?
A
The use of reason would lead to human progress.
B
Mathematics could be used to solve all human problems
C
People should give up their natural rights to their rulers
D
The ancient Romans had the best form of government
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