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Age of Enlightenment

Age of Enlightenment

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History

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This is the idea that the Earth is the center of the universe.

Back

geocentrism

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This person was the first to propose the heliocentric theory

Back

Nicolaus Copernicus

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This person came up with the universal law of gravitation.

Back

Sir Isaac Newton

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This philosopher came up with the principle "I think therefore I am"

Back

René Descartes

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This person came up with the scientific method

Back

Francis Bacon

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This philosopher came up with the concept of separation of powers.

Back

Montesquieu

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This woman wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and criticized Enlightenment thinkers for excluding women.

Back

Mary Wollstonecraft

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