Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Quiz

Which of the following was NOT a factor that led to the scientific revolution?

• willingness to question old beliefs
• believing only what the Bible said
• new focus on careful observation

Which of the following reflects the correct sequence of steps used in the Scientific Method?

• observation, question, hypothesis, experimentation, conclusion
• observation, question, experimentation, hypothesis, conclusion
• question, observation, hypothesis, experimentation, conclusion

What was Montesquieu's influence on the U.S. Constitution?

• representatives
• 3 branches of government
• Bill of Rights

What was the law of universal gravitation (law of gravity)?

• The earth and other planets revolve around the sun.
• All physical objects are affected equally by the same force.
• A falling object accelerates at a fixed and predicted rate.

Which of the following did the Enlightenment promote?

• Belief in progress
• More secular outlook
• All of the above

Which of the following did NOT apply to the beliefs of French thinkers?

• Thinkers can find the truth by using reason
• Women should have a place in society equal to men
• By taking a scientific view, people and society can make progress and advance to a better life

Who believed trials should be fair and punishments should fit the crime?

• Beccaria
• John Locke
• Montesquieu

Who believed the best government is that of a strong king who can force people to obey?

• John Locke
• Thomas Hobbes
• Beccaria

Who wanted a society in favor of human freedom?

• John Locke
• Jean Jacques Rousseau
• Beccaria

Which English philosopher believed government is a social contract between the government and the people?

• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Jean Jacques Rousseau