SLRP World History Unit 5

A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason in the reappraisal of accepted ideas and social institutions.

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Heresy

• Enlightenment

The idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property

• Scientific Method

• Telescope

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.

• Scientific Method

• Telescope

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

17th century English philosopher who opposed the Divine Right of Kings and who asserted that people have a natural right to life, liberty, and property.

• Francis Bacon

• John Locke

• Adam Smith

• Laissez-Faire

Believed that people were greedy and selfish, and that only a powerful government could create a peaceful, orderly society.

• Thomas Adams

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

What did Rousseau claim to be true?

• All men are born equal

• Music is the answer to everything

• Kids only cause problems

• The taller you are the smarter you become

The Age of Enlightenment was developed in which countries below?

• Europe and France
• England and France
• France and Italy
• Great Britain and France

The movement of Age of Reason promoted which of the following?

• The use of Scientific Reasoning
• The use of science and technology
• New Government and Leaders
• New Enlightenment Thinkers

The Age of Enlightenment Period introduced the use of __________to criticize previously held ideas on government, politics, customs, and morals of society.

• "Knowledge"
• "Government"
• "Thinking"
• "Reason"

According to Copernicus, the heliocentric theory

• proved the sun revolved around the earth

• placed the sun at the center of the universe

• described the sun as the biggest star

• proved Jupiter had had many moons