History study guide (The enlightenment) Kevin

The Church declared Galileo's findings false

We had a desire to stop using monarchy as our form of government

Montesquieu proposed the separation of government powers into three branches. What were they?

An astronomer who proved Copernicus correct mathematically.

An astronomer who developed the heliocentric theory.

An agreement where people give up absolute freedom to create a government that protects law and order.

Made significant advances in mathematics, developing calculus and the laws of gravity.

A new way of thinking about the natural world based on careful observations & willingness to question settled beliefs.

Believed in life, liberty, and property as basic rights that governments protect, with the consent of the people.

Developed the scientific method based on experimentation.

Believed that a monarch was necessary to preserve order in a naturally evil world.

Advocated for freedom of speech and religion.

An intellectual movement that stressed the use of reason and the power of individuals.

Before _____, Many people looked to the Church for natural explanations.

Which of these were outcomes of the enlightenment?

An astronomer who challenged the Church but later withdrew his observations.

Cesare Beccaria Argued that laws exist to preserve social order, not for revenge

Supported the separation of powers and checks and balances.

The sun-centered view of the universe.

Advocated for equality for women.

Who criticized the power of the French government and the Church?

Galileo observed the heavens with a borrowed telescope, supporting the findings of Copernicus and Kepler.

Who argued that women deserve the same education as men?

An astronomer who challenged the Church but later withdrew his observations.

Who introduced the idea of the social contract?

Which of the below is true about Nicholas Copernicus?

A logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.

Newton helped to create calculus

Developed the scientific method by urging individuals to question everything.

What caused the enlightenment?

John Locke believed humans were naturally good

Who believed that all humans were born evil?

Argued that all are equal and established the social contract.

Who proved the universal laws of gravitation, showing that all physical objects are affected by mass and distance?