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The Enlightenment

Quiz by Megan Ramsey

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  • Q1
    Which best explains the Enlightenment?
    A movement that stressed the use of science and reason to examine human life.
    Stressed using humans to test new science experiments.
    A movement to examine new principles of the bible.
    Focused on fixing the government to focus more on the king.
    45s
  • Q2
    Enlightenment thinkers questioned which of the following ideas?
    The Divine Rights of Humans
    The Divine Rights of the Government
    The Divine Rights of the Bible
    The Divine Rights of Kings
    45s
  • Q3
    Which best defines natural rights?
    rights that you are born with that belong to the people simply because they are human.
    Rights given to you once you reach adulthood
    Rights given to you by the king
    Rights given in a democracy
    45s
  • Q4
    Your natural rights include...
    Life, Liberty, and Property
    Life, Property, and a Career
    Life, Liberty, and Land
    Liberty, Property, and Children
    45s
  • Q5
    What is the role of government according to Enlightenment thinkers?
    To protect our natural rights
    to violate the rights of those who have broke the law
    to give access to rights at birth
    to violate rights when necessary
    45s
  • Q6
    Which best explains the "Social Contract"?
    If you work in the government you will receive more liberties
    Citizens give up certain rights or liberties for protection from the government
    The government gives us rights once we have become active citizens in society
    The government takes more liberty than necessary to protect citizens
    45s
  • Q7
    What does tyranny mean?
    accepting the king's orders
    overthrowing the government
    unjust use of power
    acting like a king
    45s
  • Q8
    If the citizens feel like the government has unjustly used its power, the people have the right to...
    give more liberty to the people
    overthrow the government
    hold a new election
    kill the king
    45s

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