Unit 7: Absolutism and Revolutions

This Polish mathematician and astronomer is recognized for his model of the universe that placed the Sun at the center and not the Earth. This is known as heliocentrism

• Copernicus

• Voltaire

• Kepler

• Locke

Proved Copernicus's theory about the connection between the sun and planets

• Barbaerini

• Galilei

• Boyle

• Newton

During the Scientific Revolution, the ___________________________ gained acceptance. It states the sun not Earth, was the center of the universe.

• geocentric

• humanism

• heliocentric

• theory of relativity

Kepler's first law states that the orbits of the planets are oval in shape or 

• ellipses
• perfect circles

Which statement would Thomas Hobbes agree?

• An absolute monarch can best guarantee law and order.

• An absolute monarch rules with the consent of his people.

• Individuals have the most freedom under an absolute monarch.

• People are basically good, and an absolute monarch protects them.

Philsophes believed that society could improve without enlightenment

• True

• False

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

Who argued for freedom of speech and religion?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Descartes

What enlightenment ideal impacted Voltaire?

• The idea that religion and politics are seperate

• Liberty and equality are human rights

• The middle class should pay the most taxes

• Truth is found through science no facts

How did absolute monarchs maintain their authority?

• By gaining complete control of the government, creating a standing army, & instituting economic policies designed to maximize the wealth of the state.

• Through implementation of a strict policy of consulting with a parliamentary body as designated by the voting districts.

• Through maintaining a strong military as to create a balance of power withing a particular geographic region.

• Developing an economic policy focused on expansion within one's state as well as overseas expansion.