Enlightenment Philosophes Quiz

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Who was Voltaire and what did he believe in?

  • He believed in the superiority of the clergy and their role in governance
  • He believed in the divine right of kings and absolute monarchy
  • He believed in the inherent equality of all men and advocated for an enlightened monarchy (correct)
  • He believed in the abolition of all forms of government

What did Jean Jacques Rousseau believe in?

  • He believed in the complete absence of government
  • He believed in the social contract and the need for governments to enforce the general will (correct)
  • He believed in the inherent superiority of certain individuals over others
  • He believed in the divine right of kings and absolute monarchy

What did Montesquieu believe in?

  • He believed in the separation of powers and the need for checks and balances in government (correct)
  • He believed in absolute monarchy and the divine right of kings
  • He believed in the complete absence of government
  • He believed in the abolition of all forms of government

How long did the French Revolution last?

<p>1789-1815 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe everything about the first estate.

<p>Clergy who owned 10% of the land and wanted more political power for themselves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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