Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 7–9
The Enlightenment Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 7-9 on the Enlightenment. Students learn how thinkers used reason to develop ideas like natural rights and the social contract, match eight clues to the correct terms, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 7–9
Skill Focus
The Enlightenment, world history
Lesson Length
25 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
The Enlightenment was a time when thinkers used reason instead of tradition, and their ideas helped shape modern government. This worksheet teaches key Enlightenment terms – reason, philosophers, natural rights, John Locke, the social contract, Montesquieu, and separation of powers.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the movement and defines the key ideas and thinkers. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions about reason, natural rights, the social contract, and the movement’s influence.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with the term for every clue and sample short answers. The worksheet pairs well with the French Revolution and American Revolution worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the key ideas and thinkers.
Match each clue in Section A on page 1 to the correct term.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with The French Revolution Worksheet or The American Revolution Worksheet.
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The Enlightenment Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 7-9 on the Enlightenment. Students learn how thinkers used reason to develop ideas like natural rights and the social contract, match eight clues to the correct terms, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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