Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Worksheet

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In what way was the Scientific Revolution connected to the Enlightenment?

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Turned the people’s focus towards logic and away from faith.

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Which of the following best describes how Kepler and Copernicus changed the ideas about the nature of the solar system?
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They proved that God did not create the universe,
They showed that the sun was at the center and orbits were elliptical,
They showed that the sun was at the center and orbits were circular,
They showed that gravity was the force responsible for all motion on Earth and the solar system

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They showed that the sun was at the center and orbits were elliptical

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Descartes and Bacon had differing views on: Whether to rely on the senses or deductive reasoning

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Whether to rely on the senses or deductive reasoning

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All the following were obstacles to women participating in Sciences during the 17th & 18th centuries EXCEPT: Reluctance to admit them into Academies & Institutes, Men judge them more by their appearance than by their intellect, Responsibilities such as caring for children and taking care of the home

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Laws forbid them from working in this “man’s field”

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Which is the best example of the rule of law in modern society? Options: Celebrities and politicians should have special rights and privileges under the law because of their influential status, The wealthiest members of society can pass laws that apply only to them, which will help emphasize class differences, If someone runs a red light, they will get a ticket, no matter who they are and how much money they have, All crimes should be severely punished to set an example and deter future crimes

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If someone runs a red light, they will get a ticket, no matter who they are and how much money they have

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What was the significance of England’s Bill of Rights?

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It limited the power of the monarch and guaranteed rights for the people.

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What best describes the Enlightenment period? Options: The overthrow of the absolute monarchy in England and the establishment of a Constitutional Monarchy, A dramatic change in the teachings of the Church, with a focus on redemption and salvation, A movement that promoted the responsibility of the government to protect people's natural rights., A time when the power of absolute monarchs dramatically increased & the rights of individuals declined.

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A movement that promoted the responsibility of the government to protect people's natural rights.

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Which Enlightenment ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence and Constitution? Options: Social contract theory, Rights of life, liberty, and property, Separation of powers, All of the above

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All of the above

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Thomas Hobbes’s negative view of human nature made him favor which form of government to keep citizens under control?

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Absolute Monarchy

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The Enlightenment promoted all of the following EXCEPT: A belief in progress, A more secular outlook, Faith in Reason, Obedience to authority

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Obedience to authority