Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton all...

Based their work on the principle of social contract

what were enlightenment writers mainly interested in?

changing the relationship between the people and government

Locke and Rosseau believed...

men are born and remain free and equal in rights.

A common idea of the enlightenment was.....

It is the governments job to protect natural rights.

which was a similarity between scientist and philosophers during this time period?

examined natural laws governing the universe

Locke argues that the purpose of government is to...

protect citizens natural rights.

Isaac Newtons contributions during the scientific revolution are described how?

showed the universe followed certain fixed laws

A questioning spirit and attitude emerged during...

Both the Renaissance and Enlightenment

one concept supported by philosophers was...

the use of reason for rational and logical thinking.

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1
Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton all...
Challenged religious views of the church
studied the ruins of Rome and Greece
supported the inquisition
Based their work on the principle of social contract
2
what were enlightenment writers mainly interested in?
changing the relationship between the people and government
debating the role of the church.
scientific advancements
using comedy to address social issues
3
Locke and Rosseau believed...
the government should be involved in all aspects of life.
that capital punishment should be abolished.
certain natural rights should be given up for safety.
men are born and remain free and equal in rights.
4
someone that believe power corrupts would want which type of government.
socialist state
absolute monarchy
dictatorship
representative democracy
5
A common idea of the enlightenment was.....
Absolute monarchies are the safest way to govern
It is the governments job to protect natural rights.
separation of powers can leave an opening for tyranny
people should give up their rights for safety
6
Who benefited the most from enlightenment ideas?
Middle class
Nobles
Slaves
Women
7
which was a similarity between scientist and philosophers during this time period?
examined natural laws governing the universe
relied on medieval thinkers
favored absolute monarchies
supported the catholic church
8
Locke argues that the purpose of government is to...
expand their nation
regulate their economy
protect citizens natural rights.
keep absolute power
9
Which area of science did Copernicus contribute to?
Biology
Astronomy
Physics
Chemistry
10
Which of these did the Enlightenment NOT promote?
a communist style government
a secular outlook
A belief in progress
Faith in science
11
which of these contributed to the development of a constitutional monarchy in Great Britain?
The Glorious Revolution
The Magna Carta
All of the above
The writings of Locke
12
Isaac Newtons contributions during the scientific revolution are described how?
created the scientific method
he was persecuted for belief in the Heliocentric theory
showed gasses change at different temperatures
showed the universe followed certain fixed laws
13
Who influenced the US bill of rights?
Montesquieu
Galileo
Sir William Blackstone
John Locke
14
A questioning spirit and attitude emerged during...
The Enlightenment
the medieval era
Both the Renaissance and Enlightenment
The Renaissance
15
one concept supported by philosophers was...
the use of reason for rational and logical thinking.
a return to medieval ideas
a favoring of absolute monarchies
overseas expansion
16
who was the first to use the scientific method in Chemistry?
Newton
Fahrenheit
Bacon
Boyle
17
basing knowledge on experiment and observation was an idea of....
All of the Above
Isaac Newton
Francis Bacon
Galileo

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