Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Concepts

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The shift in scientific thought during the Scientific Revolution was characterized by:

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a focus on empirical evidence and observation.

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Who is associated with the concept of heliocentrism?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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Which scientist believed in observational evidence?

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Galileo Galilei

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Who developed the scientific method, experimentation, and rationalism?

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Francis Bacon

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The Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for modern science. Which fields were affected?

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Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy

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The Scientific Revolution extended beyond science. Which areas were affected?

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All of the above

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What did Enlightenment thinkers emphasize?

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Reason and individualism

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John Locke argued for natural rights. What are these rights?

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Life, Liberty, and Property

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Montesquieu advocated for which principle in government?

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Separation of powers

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Voltaire championed civil liberties. What did he criticize?

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Religious intolerance