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Which writer opposed political absolutism?
a) Niccolo Machiavelli
b) James I
c) Jacques-Beningne Bossuet
d) John Locke

Which group had the most influence on the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution?
a) political leaders of Spain and Portugal
b) religious leaders of the medieval period
c) writers of the Renaissance
d) philosophers of the Enlightenment

In Two Treatises of Government, John Locke wrote that the purpose of government was to
a) keep kings in power
b) regulate the economy
c) expand territory
d) protect natural rights

Which statement expresses an idea of the Enlightenment?
a) The king is sacred and answers only to God.
b) History is a continuous struggle between social classes
c) Those who are most fit will survive and succeed.
d) All individuals have natural rights

The writings of Jean Jacques Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, and John Locke were similar in that each supported the principles of
a) a military dictatorship
b) an autocracy
c) a theocratic society
d) a democratic republic

The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from
a) divine right rulers
b) the middle class
c) a strong military
d) those who are governed

The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of
a) socialism
b) imperialism
c) the natural rights of man
d) the divine right monarchies

The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on
a) fundamental religious beliefs
b) the concept of divine right of kings
c) laws of nature and reason
d) traditional values

Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings?
a) God has chosen all government rulers
b) Independence is built by military might
c) A capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy
d) The power of the government is derived from the consent of the governed

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) The ancient Romans had the best form of government
d) People should give up their natural rights to their rulers

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