Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment Quiz 2425

What period is known as the Scientific Revolution? (Level 1)

• 1400-1500

• 1500-1700

• 1600-1800

• 1700-1900

Who proposed the heliocentric theory, stating that the Sun is at the center of the universe? (Level 1)

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Tycho Brahe

Which invention is used to measure pressure and is important for weather forecasting? (Level 1)

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Telescope

• Thermometer

Which laws is Isaac Newton known for developing? (Level 1)

• Reason and Progress

• Motion and gravity

• Barometers and Thermometers

• Scientific Method

Who improved the telescope and provided evidence that planets are physical bodies? (Level 1)

• Voltaire

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Tycho Brahe

Which of the following is The Enlightenment also known as? (Level 1)

• The Age of Religion

• The Age of Reason

• The Age of War

• The Age of Science

During the Enlightenment, where did influential thinkers meet to discuss ideas? (Level 1)

• Libraries

• Salons

• Universities

• Lighthouses

Which philosopher believed in the separation of powers in government? (Level 1)

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Montesquieu

• Mary Wollstonecraft

What did John Locke believe should be protected by the government? (Level 1)

• Freedom of speech

• Natural rights: life, liberty, and property

• The power of the monarchy

• Religious rituals

Which of the following was Voltaire a strong supporter of? (Level 1)

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of speech

• The separation of powers

• Women’s rights