Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Flashcard

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Who is known as the father of modern science?

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Galileo Galilei

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Which concept challenged the geocentric view and proposed that the Earth revolves around the sun?

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Heliocentrism

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The Scientific Revolution is generally associated with the work of scientists and philosophers during which time period?

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17th century

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The Enlightenment was characterized by an emphasis on which of the following? Religious dogma, Individualism and reason, Feudalism, Superstition

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Individualism and reason

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Who wrote the influential work "Leviathan" which discussed the social contract and political legitimacy?

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Thomas Hobbes

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Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for his advocacy of freedom of speech and separation of church and state?

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Voltaire

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The Enlightenment promoted which of the following ideas? Blind faith, Absolute monarchy, Progress through reason, Censorship

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Progress through reason

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Which scientific instrument was crucial for the advancement of astronomy during this period?

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Telescope

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The Enlightenment is often referred to as the "Age of ___."

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Reason

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Whose discovery of the laws of planetary motion laid the groundwork for Newton's laws of motion?

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Johannes Kepler