All of the following are a result of the Copernican hypothesis EXCEPT:

It destroyed the idea that planets moved at a uniform speed.

The "Encyclopedie" published in 1765 was important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

Showed the ability 4 philosophes to publish w/o interference

How did the idea of "race" transform Europeans' idea of their superiority over other people?

European superiority was defined as biologically superior.

Denis Diderot's main contribution to the Enlightenment was:

Consolidating the thoughts of the Enlightenment into 1 book.

The image from botanist Otto Brunfels reflects which larger trend in the Scientific Revolution?

The attempt to define and codify nature.

Which of the following was NOT a reason that France was the starting hub of the Enlightenment?

Most universities were located in France.

All of the following resulted from the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century EXCEPT:

It noticeably improved the standards of living of the masses

Joseph II's conversion of peasant labor obligations to cash payments (think freeing serfs):

Was opposed by both nobles and peasants.

Which best characterized Enlightened Despotism?

The monarch rules with absolute authority 4 the common good

Rousseau's concept of the general will asserts that:

The general will is not always the will of the majority.

What BEST describes the view of scientists during this time on the subject of religion v scienc

Most scientists believed their work glorified God.

The Copernican Revolution was so named because:

Upset the comfortable assumptions of humanitys central place

Rousseau can be called an advocate of democracy and apologist for dictatorship because:

His vague concept of the general will could be misinterprete

In general, what was Voltaire's attitude toward government?

Believed that a good monarch was the best 1 could hope for.

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1
Which scientist demonstrated the elliptical orbits of planets and their varying orbital speeds?
Brahe
Newton
Galileo
Kepler
2
The common person was able to take part in the Enlightenment in all of the following EXCEPT:
Coffeehouses
Lending Libraries
The Public Sphere
Salons
3
All of the following are a result of the Copernican hypothesis EXCEPT:
Destroyed the belief that crystal spheres moved the stars.
It destroyed the idea that planets moved at a uniform speed.
Proved that the universe was a lot larger than thought.
It destroyed the basic idea of Aristotelian physics.
4
The "Encyclopedie" published in 1765 was important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
It helped spread the idea of thinking critically.
That it reflected the common goal of the philosophes.
It summarized the world-view of the Enlightenment.
Showed the ability 4 philosophes to publish w/o interference
5
Which Flemish physician studied the human body and published works on his findings?
Robert Boyle
Andreas Vesalius
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
6
How did the idea of "race" transform Europeans' idea of their superiority over other people?
European superiority was defined as biologically superior.
European superiority was defined as religiously superior.
European superiority was defined as culturally superior.
European superiority was defined as politically superior.
7
Denis Diderot's main contribution to the Enlightenment was:
Pioneering thought on consumer desire.
Translating Enlightenment writings into French.
Bringing stories back to Europe of his travels abroad.
Consolidating the thoughts of the Enlightenment into 1 book.
8
All of the following are examples of Frederick the Great's enlightened rule EXCEPT:
Simplified Prussia's laws.
Promoted the advancement of knowledge.
Banned torture.
Freed the serfs.
9
Which is NOT of the three central concepts in the core of Enlightenment thinking?
Reason
Progress
Religion
Social Science
10
The image from botanist Otto Brunfels reflects which larger trend in the Scientific Revolution?
A renewed fascination with natural science and history.
The attempt to define and codify nature.
The limitation of printing at the time.
The tendency to use the vernacular in scientific writing.
11
The belief that all reality can be reduced to mind and matter is known as:
Rationalism
Tabula Rasa
Natural Philosophy
Cartesian Dualism
12
Which of the following was NOT a reason that France was the starting hub of the Enlightenment?
France did not enforce censorship as rigid as other areas.
French was the international language of the educated class.
France was the wealthiest and most populated country.
Most universities were located in France.
13
All of the following resulted from the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century EXCEPT:
Establishment of a growing &independent scientific community
Science becoming competitive & driving further advancements
It noticeably improved the standards of living of the masses
It demonstrated that science could be religiously neutral.
14
Joseph II's conversion of peasant labor obligations to cash payments (think freeing serfs):
Transformed a barter economy into a cash economy.
Had the support of the nobles.
Was opposed by both nobles and peasants.
Remained in effect long after his death.
15
Which best characterized Enlightened Despotism?
The monarch encourages the spread of Deism and rationalism
Monarch is an educated person who exercises absolutism.
The monarch supports and fosters the growth of democracy.
The monarch rules with absolute authority 4 the common good
16
Rousseau's concept of the general will asserts that:
The general will is not always the will of the majority.
People's political wishes are conveyed only by direct democ
Public opinion polling can be a valuable support 2 democracy
Enlightened monarchs protect the interests of all society
17
Which of the following did not contribute to the start of the scientific revolution?
Global Collaboration
Printing Press
Renaissance
Universitites
18
What BEST describes the view of scientists during this time on the subject of religion v scienc
Most did not have an opinion on the relationship
Most viewed science as inferior to organized religion.
Most believed their work contradicted religion.
Most scientists believed their work glorified God.
19
Bacon created the theory of inductive reasoning known as:
Empiricism
Natural Philosophy
The Experimental Method
Rationalism
20
The Copernican Revolution was so named because:
It eliminated Ptolemy's cumbersome mathematics.
Upset the comfortable assumptions of humanitys central place
It was suppressed by the Inquisition.
reconciled the Ptolemaic concept of the universe w/obersvati
21
The Enlightenment is best describe by what statement?
Power and Trade
Sin and Salvation
Intellectual Progress
Worldly Matters
22
Rousseau can be called an advocate of democracy and apologist for dictatorship because:
He argued that property is the root of social evil.
Many of his closest friends were of the nobility.
He introduced the concept of the "Noble Savage"
His vague concept of the general will could be misinterprete
23
Madame du Chatelet believed that women's limited contribution of science was due to:
Their inferior minds.
The failure of the government to support them.
Their unequal education
Them becoming wives and mothers.
24
In general, what was Voltaire's attitude toward government?
Believed in divine right to rule.
Believed in democracy.
Believed in enlightened despotism if he was the despot.
Believed that a good monarch was the best 1 could hope for.
25
Which one of the following is an example of how Catherine the Great reformed Russia?
The Pugachev Rebellion
Invasion of the German Province, Silesia
Westernization of Russia
Freeing of the serfs

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