Question 1 Which thinker believed that everyone should have a right to a speedy trial?
Select one:
a. Baron de Montesquieu
b. Jean Jacques Rosseau
c. Cesare Bonesana Beccaria
d. John Locke
Question 2
Which thinker believed that an absolute monarchy was the best form of government due to the People’s nature to be bad and selfish?
A. John Locke
B. Thomas Hobbes
C. Mary Wollstonecraft
D. Jean Jacques Rosseau

Question 3
If you were a scientist during the Scientific Revolution, what was one of the most dangerous aspects of publishing your work?
A. Misinterpreting your observations
B. Losing money during publishing
C. Disagreeing with the church
D. Disagreeing with ancient Greek scientist and philosophers

1. C

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria was an Italian philosopher who believed that laws exist to preserve social order, not to avenge crimes. He criticized common abuses of justice such as torturing witnesses and suspects, irregular proceedings and trials, and cruel punishments. Believes that people should receive a speedy trial and torture should never be used. The degree of the punishment should be based on the seriousness of the crime. Did not believe in capital punishment.

2. The correct answer is John Locke (A)

3. D.

Scientific Revolution was the series of events that led to the birth of modern science. It occurred between about 1540 and 1700. Why would the birth of science be called a "revolution"? the answer is that science was a radical new idea. It was a completely different way of looking at the world. Before the Scientific Revolution, most educated people who studied the world took guidance from the explanations given by the authorities like ancient Greek writers and Catholic Church officials.

The answers are
1-c
2-a
3-d