Enlightenment Test
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- Q1In the book Candide, this Enlightenment Thinker spoke of Religious freedom and freedom of speech.John LockeVoltaireMontesquieuThomas Hobbes45s
- Q2This Italian scientist was known for his work with the telescope.Johannes KeplerNicolaus CopernicusGalileo GalileiIsaac Newton45s
- Q3Which of the following would NOT be a service provided by the U.S. Government.Police/Fire ProtectionEducationPostal ServiceFuneral burial45s
- Q4Why did the British parliament pass the Stamp Act?To punish the 13 Colonies for their disobedienceTo establish the world's first post office in AmericaTo pay for the lavish lifestyle of the King of EnglandBecause they had excessive war debt from the French & Indian War45s
- Q5Which of the following was NOT one of the Estates of the Old French Regime?PeasantElitismAristocracy (Noble)Clergy45s
- Q6Government where a few rule, usually the wealthy and highly educated.DictatorshipOligarchyAristocracyDemocracy45s
- Q7John Locke wrote this book in which he put forth the idea that Monarchs aren’t chosen by God.CandideLeviathanSpirit of LawTwo Treaties of Government45s
- Q8The only of the major Enlightenment Scientist from Poland who challenged the Geocentric theory.Johannes KeplerNicolaus CopernicusIssac NewtwonNone of these choices45s
- Q9What does the French word Bourgeoisie mean?One that has more than enoughArrogant and ConceitedTown/City DwellerSophisticated & Classy45s
- Q10Where was the cultural and intellectual capital of Europe in the 1700s ?Rome, ItalyLondon, EnglandBerlin, GermanyParis, France45s
- Q11Which of the following DID NOT helped to spread the Enlightenment ideas all across Europe?PamphletsPolitical SongsSpiesNewspapers45s
- Q12The French actually celebrate their Independence Day on this day.July 14thFebruary 14thDecember 12thJune 14th45s
- Q13Type of government where one-person rulesOligarchyDemocracyAnarchyMonarchy45s
- Q14In this type of government the power to rule is placed in the hands of the citizens.AnarchyOligarchyDemocracyDictatorship45s
- Q15This Hollywood film depicts a state of anarchy.V-for VendettaTotal recallBorn in FlamesThe Purge45s