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