Enlightenment quiz Flashcards
What was John Locke’s idea on government?
Natural Rights
What was Thomas Hobbes idea on government?
The Social Contract
What was Voltaire’s idea on government?
freedom of speech, religion, and press
What was Montesquieu’s idea on government?
separation of powers in the goverment
What was Rousseau’s idea on government?
government should follow the general will of the people
What was Mary Wollstonecraft’s idea on government?
men and women should have equal access to education.
What was Diderot’s idea on government?
wrote the encyclopedia against traditional religions, and slavery
What was Adam Smith’s idea on government?
created the idea of capitalism
What are the two types of art from the enlightenment?
Baroque and Rococo
Describe Baroque art
large, colorful, violent - often battle scenes or the live of saints
Describe Rococo art
relaxing, charming, elegant - usually doing every day things
What are three composers of music from the enlightenment?
Hayden, Bach, and Mozart
How did the philosopher Diderot influence today’s government and what were his ideas?
Idea: was against slavery; denounced it
Influence on US:The 13th amendment outlawed slavery
How did the philosopher Montesquieu influence today’s government and what were his ideas?
Idea: checks and balances
Influence on US: the president can veto a law made by the Congress
How did the philosopher Voltaire influence today’s government and what were his ideas?
Idea: Freedom of speech, religion, and the press
Influence on US: The rights are guaranteed in the 1st Amendment
What are the natural rights?
life, liberty, and property
