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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
philosophers of the Enlightenment
B
religious leaders of the medieval period
C
writers of the Renaissance
D
political leaders of Spain and Portugal
3) In Two Treatises of Government, John Locke wrote that the purpose of government was to
A
regulate the economy
B
expand territory
C
keep kings in power
D
protect natural rights
4) Which statement expresses an idea of the Enlightenment?
A
Those who are most fit will survive and succeed.
B
History is a continuous struggle between social classes
C
The king is sacred and answers only to God.
D
All individuals have natural rights
5) 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
6) The Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from
A
the middle class
B
divine right rulers
C
a strong military
D
those who are governed
7) The writings of the Enlightenment philosophers in Europe encouraged later political revolution with their support of
A
the natural rights of man
B
imperialism
C
the divine right monarchies
D
socialism
8) The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government decisions should be based on
A
the concept of divine right of kings
B
traditional values
C
fundamental religious beliefs
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
God has chosen all government rulers
B
A capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy
C
Independence is built by military might
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
People should give up their natural rights to their rulers
B
Mathematics could be used to solve all human problems
C
The use of reason would lead to human progress.
D
The ancient Romans had the best form of government
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