Unit 8 Review Scientific Revolution, Exploration, Enlightenment

During the Scientific Revolution the heliocentric view of the universe was first proposed by __.

• Ptolemy
• Francis Bacon
• Isaac Newton
• Nicolaus Copernicus

 _____________________ was an Italian astronomer who developed the telescope, which then confirmed Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory 

• a. Isaac Newton
• b. Galileo Galilei 
• c. Adam Smith
• d. Dennis Diderot

During the scientific  revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing the ___________

• King
• Family
• Church
• Sir Salami 

Which enlightenment ideas influenced the United States Constitution?

• Government gives people power

• A state religion is required

• Citizens have natural rights

• Geocentric theories

Having three branches of government is and example of which enlightenment idea?

• Natural rights

• Separation of powers

• State of nature

• Social contract

Francis Bacon came up with the which theory we still use today?

• Flat earth theory

• Circular movement of planets

• Scientific Method

• heliocentric theory

Peter the Great wanted to do which of the following?

• westernize, or Europeanize, Russia

• remove European influence from Russia

• reduce the size of Russia’s army

• share power with his nobles

Leader of France who was nicknamed the "Sun King".

• King Louis XIV
• King Phillip II
• Queen Elizabeth I
• King James II

What is Divine Right of Kings?

• God gives the King absolute power
• The people give the King absolute power
• The King has very little power
• Parliament has absolute power

"Absolute Power" means that ...

• He makes good decisions
• He has total control over all aspects of society
• the people can vote him out of office
• he will always be a good leader