Semester 1 Exam Review

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He believed in the separation of powers and the checks and balances system

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Montesquieu

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Developed the theory where gravity rules all matter on earth and in space

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Newton

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Proposed the heliocentric theory that the planets and stars revolved around the sun

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Copernicus

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Improved the telescope in 1609 and supported the heliocentric theory of the solar system

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Galileo

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He believed that people were born bad, and that a king was necessary in order to provide order and protection. Who is he?

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Hobbes

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Time of discovery and the transition to using the scientific method to solve problems was called the...

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Scientific Method

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John Locke believed that if a government failed to protect your natural rights you had the right to...

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Overthrow the government

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The American and French Revolutions were turning points in global history because they...

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Inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence

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The belief that people are born with basic human rights (such as life, liberty, and property)

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Natural rights

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Which of the following best illustrates a separation of powers? Options: The king is the absolute authority. Dividing power among different countries. Total power in the legislative branch. Dividing power in 3 branches of government.

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Dividing power in 3 branches of government.