Unit 1: Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

The theory that the Earth revolves around the sun which was developed by different astronomers including Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler.

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• The Law of the Pendulum

• Flat Earth Theory

Ptolemy's theory that the Earth is the center of the universe and was taught by the Catholic Church is known as the...

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• The Law of the Pendulum

• Flat Earth Theory

Enlightenment philosophers encouraged political revolutions with their support of...

• Socialism

• Imperialism

• the natural rights of man

• the divine (heavenly) right of monarchies

Which concept is a challenge to the system of Mercantilism?

• maintaining a traditional economy

• strict control of trade by the monarchy

• control of production by the monarchy

• free market and free trade

A social contract is created by individuals to form a free society where citizens have the power. Which of the following philosophers upholds this belief about the social contract?

• Wollstonecraft

• Beccaria

• Rousseau

• Smith

According to Enlightenment ideas, governments exist to...

• serve the ruler

• serve the constituents / governed

• serve the monarchy / royal family

• serve the church

One belief held by John Locke during the age of the Enlightenment was…

• Monarchies should be upheld across Europe

• Citizens must enter into a strict social contract to provide law and order in society

• Governments exist to protect the natural rights of citizens

• Separation of powers was necessary to the success of the government

The Scientific Revolution began when a small group of scholars and scientists began questioning the solar system. What new concept was discovered with this new way of thinking?

• Heliocentric Theory

• Geocentric Theory

• Law of universal leviation

• Aristotle's ideas about the four physical elements of the physical world

What result did the scientific method have on religious, political and cultural institutions?

• It encouraged monarchies

• It provided a logical procedure for testing ideas

• It supported church teachings

• It limited rights and freedoms of the citizens

Which group held ultimate authority before the Enlightenment?

• The philosophers

• The governed

• The nobility

• The Catholic Church