Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory.

• geocentric
• heliocentric
• earthcentric
• world's worst

John Locke argued that all people had the right to ________________. 

• Own slaves
• Choose their religious beliefs
• Pursuit of happiness
• Life, liberty, and property

He stated that the role of gov't was to protect the natural rights of citizens?

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jaques Rousseau

• Voltaire

Which idea is represented by this list?

• The heliocentric theory
• The geocentric theory
• The social contract
• The scientific method

Theory that the planets and stars revolve around the earth.

• The heliocentric theory
• The geocentric theory
• The social contract
• The scientific method

Theory that the planets and stars revolve around the sun.

• The heliocentric theory
• The geocentric theory
• The social contract
• The scientific method

With which idea would an Enlightenment philosopher most likely agree

• The right to rule comes from God through a king.

• The right to rule comes from God through the people.

• A strong military is needed to keep people in line.

• Tradition and custom should guide decisions made by a government.

Which Enlightenment thinker believed and did the things in this chart?

• Galileo
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau
• Voltaire

This man developed the idea that gravity acts on objects.

• Copernicus
• Galileo
• Ptolemy
• Newton

Select all the characteriestics of absolutism.

• Rulers have unlimited power
• Divine Right
• Seperation of Powers
• Citizens have no garanteed rights