Enlightenment Quiz

Question 1

Which scientist mathematically proved Copernicus’ heliocentric theory & proposed that planets move in elliptical orbits?

Accepted Answer

Johannes Kepler

Question 2

Checks and Balances is granted to each of the branches of government to:

Accepted Answer

Limit the power of each branch

Question 3

All of the following are composers of classical music except:

Accepted Answer

Neopoleon

Question 4

Which scientist created calculus to prove his theories?

Accepted Answer

Issac Newton

Question 5

Capitalism is an economic model based on private ownership of property & desire to make profits

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which of the following philosophers argued for the rights of freedom of speech & religion?

Accepted Answer

Voltaire

Question 7

Philosopher John Locke argued that an absolute monarch was the best form of government.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which philosopher criticized abuses in the justice system and argued that people should have a fair and speedy trail?

Accepted Answer

Cesare Beccaria

Question 9

Enlightenment philosophers influenced the American Bill of Rights, Decolartion of Indepence, and Constitution.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Enlightenment philosophers utilized the scientific method to support their theories about the government.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Philosopher Thomas Hobbes belived in peoples' rights to life, liberty, and property.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Andreas Vesalius studied human anatomy

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Laissez-faire and Captialism was created by Denis Diderot

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Galileo Galilei improved the telescope and created calculus

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Natural Rights are rights that CAN be taken away

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

European philosophers began rethinking old ideas about governmentt, religion, and economics

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

WHICH SCIENTIST BELIEVED THAT THE WORLD AND OTHER PLANETS REVOLVED AROUND THE SUN (heliocentric hypothesis)

Accepted Answer

Nicolaus Copernicus

Question 18

The most important Enlightenment ideas were those that challenged rule by absolute monarchs.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Which philosopher believed in seperation of power and checks and balances?

Accepted Answer

Montesquieu

Question 20

The president's abilitiy to veto a bill is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Checks and Balances

Question 21

Which of the following created the Encyclopedia

Accepted Answer

Denis Diderot

Question 22

Laissez-faire is when the government does not interfere with businesses & allows a free market to exist

Accepted Answer

True

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