Scientific Revolution/Enlightenment/Absolutism Flashcard

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German mathematician and astronomer who discovered that planets move in elliptical orbits.

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Johannes Kepler

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English philosopher and scientist who is considered the Father of the Scientific Revolution after his development of the Scientific Method.

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Sir Francis Bacon

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Italian physicist, mathematician, and astronomer who invented an accurate telescope and supported Copernicus's ideas.

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Galileo Galilei

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English physicist and mathematician who developed the Laws of Motion and the Law of Gravity.

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Sir Isaac Newton

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Who argued that the natural state of mankind is cruel and evil, necessitating a government to keep them "in check"? Options: Voltaire, Montesquieu, Hobbes, Locke

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Hobbes

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Believed that the government and religion should be separate bodies to prevent conflict.

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Voltaire

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Who argued that there should be a separation of government powers to prevent a single person from becoming too powerful? Options: Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, Hobbes

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Montesquieu

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Believed that everyone was born with inalienable rights that the government was responsible for protecting

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John Locke

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The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment were similar in that they:

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encouraged new ideas.

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Which of the following is a central idea from the Age of Enlightenment? Options: People should follow the Church, The government needs to be an absolute monarchy, Government should never be questioned, Reason is the only way to find truth

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Reason is the only way to find truth