The Enlightenment Era Worksheet
Explore the key ideas, figures, and impact of the Enlightenment on government and society with this Grade 8 social studies worksheet.
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The Enlightenment Era
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which Enlightenment philosopher proposed the idea of a 'social contract' where government is based on the consent of the governed?
Voltaire
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesquieu
2. The Enlightenment emphasized , reason, and individualism over tradition.
3. Baron de Montesquieu advocated for the separation of into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
4. Enlightenment thinkers generally supported absolute monarchies.
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False
5. Explain John Locke's concept of 'natural rights' and list at least two examples.
Match each Enlightenment figure to their primary idea or contribution.
6. Voltaire
a. Separation of Powers
7. John Locke
b. Freedom of Speech and Religion
8. Jean-Jacques Rousseau
c. Natural Rights (Life, Liberty, Property)
9. Baron de Montesquieu
d. Social Contract and General Will