Semester 1 Exam Review

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

• Montesquieu

• Newton

• Copernicus

• Hobbes

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

• Copernicus

• Newton

• Galileo

• Hobbes

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

• Montesquieu

• Newton

• Copernicus

• Galileo

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

• Galileo

• Newton

• Copernicus

• Hobbes

He believed that people were born bad, and that a king was necessary in order to provide order and protection

• Copernicus

• Galileo

• Hobbes

• Montesquieu

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

• Enlightenment

• Scientific Revolution

• Progressive Movement

• Reformation

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

• Refuse to vote

• Move to another country

• Continue to be persecuted

• Overthrow the government

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

• Led to the abolition of slavery

• Inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence

• Marked the end of European influence in the Western hemisphere

• Demonstrated the need for strong international peacekeeping organizations

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

• Natural rights

• States rights

• Divine rights

• Individual rights

Which of the following best illustrates a separation of powers?

• The king is the absolute authority.

• Dividing power among different countries.

• Total power in the legislative branch.

• Dividing power in 3 branches of government.