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A time during which philosophers emphasized the use of _____ to understand truth.
a) Science
b) Reason
c) Mr. V
d) Religion

About when did the Enlightenment reach its peak?
a) 1300-1550
b) 1550-1700
c) 1700-1800
d) 1800-1900

Where did the Age of Enlightenment mostly occur?
a) North America
b) Asia
c) Africa
d) Europe

Believed in a strong monarchy to enforce law and order.
a) Thomas Hobbes
b) John Locke
c) Voltaire
d) Baron de Montesquieu

Father of modern capitalism; Argued for a free market economy; Allow for supply and demand to regulate the economy.
a) Baron de Montesquieu
b) Adam Smith
c) John Locke
d) Voltaire

People give up some of their personal freedoms in exchange for order, peace, and safety.
a) Contracted Social Theory
b) Socially Theorized Contract
c) Theorized Contract for Society
d) Social Contract Theory

Separation of government church; people have the right to rebel against their government.
a) John Locke
b) Baron de Montesquieu
c) Voltaire
d) Rousseau

Separation of powers, three branches of government and checks and balances.
a) Adam Smith
b) Thomas Hobbes
c) Baron de Montesquieu
d) Voltaire

Wrote about: justice, religious toleration and liberty; Strong believer in freedom of speech.
a) John Locke
b) Adam Smith
c) Baron de Montesquieu
d) Voltaire

Enlightened Despots were:
a) Elected leaders
b) Kings
c) Peasants
d) Philosophers

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