Enlightenment and Revolution 10R Review

Which theory proposed by Copernicus, stated the sun, not the earth was the center of the universe?

• Heliocentric Theory

• Geocentric Theory

True or False: The work of both Copernicus and Galileo were considered challenges to religious teachings at the time.

• True

• False

Who created the first telescope and is considered the Father of Experimental Science?

• Newton

• Bacon

• Descartes

• Galileo

Which of the following ideas are associated with Isaac Newton?

• elliptical orbits

• gravity

• craters on the moon

• dark spots on the sun

What is the theory that the Earth was the center of the universe?

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Aquacentric theory

According to Medieval Catholic teaching, which was reliant on ancient teachings of Ptolemy and others, it was believed that the ___ was the center of the universe.

• sun

• moon

• Jupiter

• Earth

What was the result of Galileo's discovery?

• He was forced by the Church to recant

• He was awarded the Nobel Prize

• He kept the discovery to himself

• He left Italy for America

This type of government is a rule by one, usually a king or queen and is passed through generations

• Dictatorship
• Oligarchy
• Republic
• Monarchy

What does Absolute Ruler mean?

• a ruler who is sure of their power

• A ruler who is involved in all aspects of government and public life

• someone who has to answer to a separate government body

• a ruler who shares power with the parliament

Known as the Sun King and the ruler of France

• Napoleon

• Louis XVI

• Louis XIV

• Louis XXI