Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution

The theory that the Earth revolves around the sun which was developed by different astronomers including Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler.

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• The Law of the Pendulum

• Flat Earth Theory

Ptolemy's theory that the Earth is the center of the universe and was taught by the Catholic Church is known as the...

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• The Law of the Pendulum

• Flat Earth Theory

Enlightenment philosophers encouraged political revolutions with their support of...

• Socialism

• Imperialism

• the natural rights of man

• the divine (heavenly) right of monarchies

One belief held by John Locke during the age of the Enlightenment was…

• Monarchies should be upheld across Europe

• Citizens must enter into a strict social contract to provide law and order in society

• Governments exist to protect the natural rights of citizens

• Separation of powers was necessary to the success of the government

What result did the scientific method have on religious, political and cultural institutions?

• It encouraged monarchies

• It provided a logical procedure for testing ideas

• It supported church teachings

• It limited rights and freedoms of the citizens

John Locke believed a government should not deprive citizens of their natural rights of...

• freedom of religion

• life, liberty, and property

• owning a weapon

• a fair and speedy trial

The Declaration of Independence protects natural rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This document is evidence that the colonists were influenced by...

• the strict monarchial rule in Europe

• the system of Mercantilism

• the philosophies of the European Enlightenment

• the Bible's teachings of the Geocentric Theroy

Mary Wollstonecraft advocated for women's rights during the Enlightenment. She believed that women had more to offer to society than domestic care and responsibilities. Which of the following did she believe all citizens including women should be eligible to receive?

• a free market

• an education

• religious freedoms

• free shelter and food

The work of which scientist was most strongly condemned by the church?

• Galileo 
• Kepler
• Lloyd 
• John Adams

Before the scientific revolution the people believed kings got there power to rule

• from Congress / Parliament
• from the people (democratic elections)
• from the worldwide web
• from God (divine right)