Rousseau and Revolution by Will Durant, Ariel Durant - Test
  • 1. Which philosophical concept is most associated with Rousseau?
A) The Invisible Hand.
B) Utilitarianism.
C) Empiricism.
D) The Social Contract.
  • 2. What did Rousseau advocate for in education?
A) Religious education.
B) Formal classical education.
C) Natural education.
D) Strict discipline.
  • 3. In 'The Social Contract', Rousseau introduced the idea of:
A) Divine right of kings.
B) Natural rights.
C) Separation of powers.
D) General Will.
  • 4. Which revolution was heavily influenced by Rousseau’s ideas?
A) The Industrial Revolution.
B) The French Revolution.
C) The Russian Revolution.
D) The American Revolution.
  • 5. Rousseau’s ideas primarily advocated for:
A) Democracy and equality.
B) Monarchy and aristocracy.
C) Feudalism.
D) Totalitarianism.
  • 6. In what year was 'The Social Contract' published?
A) 1750
B) 1776
C) 1789
D) 1762
  • 7. Rousseau’s ideas on government focus heavily on:
A) Limited governance.
B) Popular sovereignty.
C) Authoritarian rule.
D) Monarchial rights.
  • 8. What literary form did Rousseau popularize through his confessions?
A) Novel.
B) Biography.
C) Essay.
D) Autobiography.
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