Heliocentrism refers to

the sun being the center of the universe.

What was the Scientific Revolution?

A shift in thinking where science emerged as a new way of gaining knowledge

One way in which the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are similar is that each

practiced observation and experimentation in his work

Baron de Montesquieu believed that a separation of powers would

prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power

English philosopher who believed people have natural rights

John Locke's influence on the Founding Fathers. Which phrase completes the diagram?

Government by Consent of the Governed

Which statement about the Scientific Revolution in Europe is accurate?

Scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the universe.

New scientific knowledge and understandings that developed during the Scientific Revolution were most often based on

observation and experimentation

The writings of the 18th-century French philosophers Diderot, Rousseau, and Voltaire influenced the

policies of the enlightened despots

Montesquieu believed the best way to protect liberty was...

To divide the powers among three branches.

John Locke's ideas of Natural Rights and the purpose of government influenced this document?

The Declaration of Independence

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they

encouraged the spread of new ideas

The Scientific Revolution influenced exploration because

people became curious of the unknown world around them

Which step did Catherine the Great take that is consistent with Enlightenment ideas?

considering a law code that would treat all citizens equally

According to John Locke the purpose of government is to?

Protect life, liberty, and property

What change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?

printing the Bible in the vernacular (common language) so all could read it

Which is most associated with the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?

developing the heliocentric theory

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1
The writings of Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke were similar in that each supported the principles of
a democratic republic
a theocratic society
an autocracy
a military dictatorship
2
Many Enlightenment philosophers used reason to
reinforce traditional beliefs
strengthen religious authority
reveal natural laws
encourage censorship
3
Heliocentrism refers to
the sun being the center of the universe.
the earth being the center of the universe.
the Milky Way being the center of the universe.
the moon being the center of the universe.
4
What was the Scientific Revolution?
A protest that people made against science because they hated it.
A shift in thinking where science emerged as a new way of gaining knowledge
People wanted to know more about science so they revolted against the gods.
A shift in thinking where people trusted the Bible for why things happened.
5
One way in which the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton are similar is that each
supported the work of the Inquisition
based his work on Enlightenment principles of social contract
practiced observation and experimentation in his work
challenged the heliocentric theory of the universe
6
Baron de Montesquieu believed that a separation of powers would
prevent tyranny by acting as a check on power
restore authority to the Roman Catholic Church
decrease the power of the middle class
increase corruption of political authority
7
Enlightenment thinkers encouraged the improvement of society through the
establishment of a rigid social hierarchy
development of absolutism
use of reason
teachings of the church
8
Who was John Locke?
Fought for women rights during the French and Indian war
English philosopher who believed people have natural rights
The Author of “Poor Richard’s Almanack“ 1732
A French priest that preached about Christianity in the 1700
9
John Locke's influence on the Founding Fathers. Which phrase completes the diagram?
Separation of Powers
Monarchical Government
Trial by Jury
Government by Consent of the Governed
10
Which statement about the Scientific Revolution in Europe is accurate?
The existence of natural laws was rejected.
New ideas supported the geocentric theory of Ptolemy.
The Bible was used to justify new scientific findings.
Scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the universe.
11
New scientific knowledge and understandings that developed during the Scientific Revolution were most often based on
observation and experimentation
church law and faith
superstition and ancient practices
geometric formulas and astrology
12
Where did the Scientific Revolution occur?
Western Europe
Poland
Russian Empire
Chinese Empire
13
The writings of the 18th-century French philosophers Diderot, Rousseau, and Voltaire influenced the
start of the Neolithic Revolution
success of the German unification movement
spread of imperialism to Africa and Asia
policies of the enlightened despots
14
Montesquieu believed the best way to protect liberty was...
to have a democratic republican king.
None of these
to have an absolute monarch.
To divide the powers among three branches.
15
John Locke's ideas of Natural Rights and the purpose of government influenced this document?
The 12 Tables of Rome
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
The Great Charter
16
One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar is that they
strengthened traditional institutions
led to the Protestant Reformation
rejected Renaissance individualism
encouraged the spread of new ideas
17
The Scientific Revolution influenced exploration because
of the invention of the steamboat
it scared people from leaving their homes
the earliest successful planes were invented
people became curious of the unknown world around them
18
Which step did Catherine the Great take that is consistent with Enlightenment ideas?
ordering the burning of books
expanding Russian territory into Ukraine
strengthening the institution of serfdom
considering a law code that would treat all citizens equally
19
16th century Christian movement to separate from the Catholic Church?
Protestant Reformation
Catholic Reformation
Crusades
Great Schism
20
According to John Locke the purpose of government is to?
Build roads and schools
Create a national military
Protect life, liberty, and property
Tax the people
21
• Supported reforms• Believed in natural rights and religious toleration• Viewed themselves as servants of their state
totalitarian dictators
theocratic monarchs
enlightened despots
prime ministers
22
What change to Christian church practice was suggested by Martin Luther?
saying the mass in Latin so the faithful would learn it
increasing the sale of indulgences
installing statues of saints in churches
printing the Bible in the vernacular (common language) so all could read it
23
Voltaire's main Enlightenment contribution was:
Religious Toleration
Separation of Powers
Natural Rights
Social Contracts
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Which is most associated with the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?
developing the heliocentric theory
inventing analytic geometry
studying prisms and light
experimenting on human bodies

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