Enlightenment Quiz Review

Which of the following published a book supporting the heliocentric theory?

• Copernicus

• Ptolemy

• Galen

What new approach allowed scholars to gain new scientific knowledge?

• Financing by the church

• universal public education

• the scientific method

The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary thought by

• Stressing the importance of the monarchy

• Instilling a belief in the natural rights of man

• Designing a common revolutionary strategy

This philosopher separated the government into three branches of government and argued for separation of powers.

• Montesquieu

• Locke

• Diderot

The application of science and reason to understanding the world resulted in the 1700s being known for the

• New Deal

• Enlightenment

• Reformation

Which statement best expresses the ideas of the Scientific Revolution

• Religious authorities are responsible for understanding and interpreting new information.

• Scientific ideas should be made to conform with existing thought systems

• People should use reason and experimentation to draw scientific conclusions

Which field of study primarily focuses on governmental powers and the rights of citizens?

• economics

• political science

• geography

The knowledge and skills of a geographer would best be suited for

• identifying a set of bones discovered at an archaeological site

• generating environmental impact reports for an energy company

• developing a national party platform for an independent party

One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are similar is that both

• promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe

• questioned traditional values and past practices

• led to increased power for royal families in Europe

Which pair correctly links the region where Enlightenment ideas first developed to a region to which those ideas spread?

• western Europe → the Americas

• Africa → southeastern Asia

• Asia → eastern Europe