What was the essential question about the "state of nature" during the Enlightenment?

What are humans like naturally if left alone?

Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, etc. were similar because they all

used the scientific method to solve problems.

What were "salons" during the Enlightenment?

They were places for philosophers to share ideas.

At what stage do people begin to question what rights they're willing to give up to a government?

At the stage of forming a 'social contract'

knowledge is gained through our logic and reason

What is Kant's categorical imperative?

doing things because they're good and true

Most philosophers of the Enlightenment supported

Reason and logic to solve social/political issues

Which of these is the best definition of "the scientific method"?

using questions and experiments to draw conclusions

Which of these is a true description of the theories of Beccaria?

All people should be guaranteed equal treatment before the law.

According to this quote, Bishop Jacques Bossuet is arguing for

the divine right of Kings to rule.

The threat of Excommunication caused Galileo Galilei to

give up the "heliocentric theory"

What was the "geocentric theory"?

The belief that the Earth is at the center of the solar system.

How did the European Enlightenment influence American history?

It encouraged independence, revolution, and rights.

Which philosopher would SUPPORT the new ideas of the time known as the Enlightenment?

John Locke-English doctor and philosopher

Now we know it's true, but why was the "heliocentric theory" so controversial at first?

It went against the teachings of the Catholic Church.

What was the "heliocentric theory"?

The sun is at the center of the observable solar system.

This drawing was made by Leonardo da Vinci. Which breakthrough most influenced his work here?

Dissection of the dead and anatomy

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1
What was the essential question about the "state of nature" during the Enlightenment?
How to enjoy the outdoors?
What are humans like naturally if left alone?
Why do people have to wear clothing?
How to save the environment?
2
Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, etc. were similar because they all
used the scientific method to solve problems.
were most interested in Renaissance art.
accepted traditional Greek science.
used government funding to do experiments.
3
Who made the argument that because men were GOOD, they could be trusted to rule themselves?
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
4
According to this quote, would John Locke have been for or against absolute power by Kings?
Against
For
5
Who made the argument that mankind was essentially BAD in a "state of nature"?
Thomas Hobbes
Jean Jacques Rousseau
6
What were "salons" during the Enlightenment?
They were book publishers with printing presses.
They were places for philosophers to share ideas.
They were places to meet for religious ceremony.
They were advisers to Kings and Queens.
7
At what stage do people begin to question what rights they're willing to give up to a government?
At the stage of debating the State of nature
At the stage of forming a 'social contract'
At the stage of debating the nature of man
8
Which idea of government was developed by the Baron de Montesquieu?
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Trial by Jury
Separation of Powers
9
According to Kant, humans determine their own morality by ...
acting on instinct
acting emotionally
using rationality
obeying tradition
10
What is rationalism?
knowledge is gained through our logic and reason
knowledge is gained through the senses
knowledge is gained through instinct
knowledge is gained through obeying tradition
11
Which of the following would Mary Wollstonecraft support based on this quotation?
Power of women in a marriage.
Power of parents to control a relationship.
Power of men in a dating relationship.
Equal power of men and women.
12
What is Kant's categorical imperative?
doing things because they're good and true
doing things for your own pleasure
doing things out of peer pressure
doing things because we obey authority
13
Most philosophers of the Enlightenment supported
Medieval ideas
Strengthening the power of religion
Taking away people's rights
Reason and logic to solve social/political issues
14
The type of government which MOST Enlightenment philosophers ARGUED AGAINST was
Absolute Monarchy
Democracy
Republic
15
Which of these is the best definition of "the scientific method"?
studying Biblical theories of creation
using questions and experiments to draw conclusions
a comprehensive model of the universe
a form of torture in Grubberman's class
16
Which of these is a true description of the theories of Beccaria?
The innocent are guilty until they can prove themselves innocent.
Torture is an acceptable form of punishment.
All people should be guaranteed equal treatment before the law.
It is ok for different punishments to apply to different people.
17
According to this quote, Bishop Jacques Bossuet is arguing for
the Protestant Reformation against Catholicism.
the divine right of Kings to rule.
revolutions against the power of Kings.
voting rights for all people.
18
The threat of Excommunication caused Galileo Galilei to
accept the "geocentric theory"
confess to murder
convert to Catholicism
give up the "heliocentric theory"
19
What was the "geocentric theory"?
The belief that the Earth is at the center of the solar system.
The belief that the Earth is made of rock and water.
The study of Geology
The argument that the sun is at the center of the solar system.
20
The time of the 1500s when scholars began to use a new method to investigate nature was called
Heliocentric Theory
Geocentric Theory
Industrial Revolution
Scientific Revolution
21
How did the European Enlightenment influence American history?
It encouraged independence, revolution, and rights.
It started the social system of Feudalism in the Americas.
It led to more power for the King of England over Americans.
It strengthened the power of Protestantism in U.S. religion.
22
Which philosopher would SUPPORT the new ideas of the time known as the Enlightenment?
Thomas Hobbes-English adviser to the King
King Louis XIV-The "Sun King" over all of France
John Locke-English doctor and philosopher
Bishop Jacques Bossuet-French Catholic adviser to Kings
23
Now we know it's true, but why was the "heliocentric theory" so controversial at first?
The scientific method hadn't been invented yet.
It went against the teachings of the Catholic Church.
It agreed with the ancient Greek astronomer's findings.
There was NO evidence to prove it true.
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What was the "heliocentric theory"?
The Earth is at the center of the observable solar system.
Helium is the 2nd most abundant element in the universe
The sun is at the center of the observable solar system.
Balloons full of helium naturally develop a circular shape
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This drawing was made by Leonardo da Vinci. Which breakthrough most influenced his work here?
Printing Presses and Mass-produced books
Mathematical theories and geometry
Telescopes and astronomy
Dissection of the dead and anatomy

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