Age of Enlightenment Review

He pushed for freedom of speech

Montesquieu's idea of _____________ is present in our system of government, where one branch cannot become too powerful

He changed Locke's idea of life, liberty and property to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in the Dec. of Ind.

What is Isaac Newton known for?

Believed people are born evil and an absolute monarch is the best form of government

New artistic style that was characterized by a grand, ornate design

Believed that with equal education, women could be enlightened and be better members of society

Believed in separation of powers

Helped spread Enlightenment ideas by compiling the philosophe's work into an Encyclopedia

Sun is center of universe

English writer and statesman who wrote books urging scientists to experiment to come to conclusions, known as empiricism

John Locke's natural rights were...

His ideas are in the 1st amendment of the Bill of Rights, including, freedom of speech and religion

This philosopher believed an absolute monarchy was the best form of government

A federal republic means that power is divided between

Created religious works for organ and choirs with dramatic music

Many of his ideas are in our Bill of Rights regarding crime & punishment, such as, "no cruel or unusual punishment"

Galileo is known for

Believed in direct democracy, where power comes from the consent of the governed or "the people"

Ranks among the greatest figures of the classical period in music

Believed humans were born good and had natural rights

Economic philosopher who believed in the free market

Ruler of Austria who was a dedicated reformer. He ended censorship, gave religious toleration and abolished serfdom

Russian ruler who gave some rights to nobles, but never really implemented reforms, although claiming to be enlightened

Believed in that forces of supply and demand control the economy