7.6.1 - Test: Absolutism and Enlightenment Unit Test

Answer 1

1. What is absolutism?
A. A system of government where the ruler has absolute power and authority
B. A system of government where the power is divided among different branches
C. A system of government where the power is held by the people
D. A system of government where power is shared between the ruler and the nobility

2. Who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled as an absolute monarch in France?
A. Louis XIV
B. Frederick the Great
C. Peter the Great
D. Catherine the Great

3. Which philosopher is known for promoting the idea of the social contract between the ruler and the people?
A. John Locke
B. Voltaire
C. Montesquieu
D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

4. The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual and philosophical growth in Europe during which century?
A. 16th century
B. 17th century
C. 18th century
D. 19th century

5. Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for his theory of separation of powers in government?
A. John Locke
B. Voltaire
C. Montesquieu
D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

6. Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and religion?
A. John Locke
B. Voltaire
C. Montesquieu
D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

7. What is the belief that knowledge, reason, and science can improve society known as?
A. Absolutism
B. Enlightenment
C. Revolution
D. Reformation

8. Which of the following was NOT a major theme of the Enlightenment?
A. Faith in reason
B. Skepticism towards authority
C. Emphasis on tradition and hierarchy
D. Optimism about human progress

9. Which country did not experience a revolution influenced by Enlightenment ideals in the late 18th century?
A. France
B. England
C. United States
D. Russia

10. Who famously said, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it"?
A. John Locke
B. Voltaire
C. Montesquieu
D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Answer Key:
1. A. A system of government where the ruler has absolute power and authority
2. A. Louis XIV
3. D. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
4. C. 18th century
5. C. Montesquieu
6. B. Voltaire
7. B. Enlightenment
8. C. Emphasis on tradition and hierarchy
9. D. Russia
10. B. Voltaire