Which thinker criticised the divine right of kings?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: John Locke
John Locke criticised the belief that kings received an unquestionable and absolute right to rule from God. In his political writings, he argued that government should rest on a social contract and that people possessed natural rights, including life, liberty and property. If a government violated these rights, people could challenge or replace it. These ideas helped weaken traditional absolute monarchy and influenced later revolutionary thinking. Option A is correct. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were members of the French royal family, while Napoleon was a military and political ruler; none of the three is the thinker identified with this criticism in the question.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
John Locke
Why is this the correct answer?
John Locke criticised the belief that kings received an unquestionable and absolute right to rule from God. In his political writings, he argued that government should rest on a social contract and that people possessed natural rights, including life, liberty and property. If a government violated these rights, people could challenge or replace it. These ideas helped weaken traditional absolute monarchy and influenced later revolutionary thinking. Option A is correct. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were members of the French royal family, while Napoleon was a military and political ruler; none of the three is the thinker identified with this criticism in the question.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution. Topic: French Society During the Late Eighteenth Century.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
