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AP Euro Period IV

Total questions: 116

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the theory that put EARTH in the center of our solar system?

a)

Heliocentric Theory

b)

Concentric Theory

c)

Geocentric Theory

d)

Divine Theory

2.

What was the RELIGIOUS source of truth people relied on before the Scientific Revolution?

(a)  

3.

Which of the following were KEY parts of the Scientific Revolution (select all that apply)

a)

Willingness to question authority

b)

Strong belief in religious texts

c)

Careful observation of the natural world

d)

Reliance on logic

4.

What was the NON-RELIGIOUS source of truth people relied on before the Scientific Revolution?

(a)  

5.

The factor of the Scientific Revolution that helped to spread literacy and preserve knowledge was:

(a)  

6.

Which factor contributing to the Scientific Revolution required technological innovations that would be used in the revolution itself?

a)

The Renaissance

b)

Age of Exploration travel

c)

Archeology

d)

All of these

7.

The innovation that directly led to people challenging the geocentric theory was the:

(a)  

8.

What was the Church's response to the Scientific Revolution

a)

Forcing kings to recant their old decrees (statements)

b)

Challenging their own, centuries-held, beliefs

c)

Threatening scientists who might publish new findings

d)

All of these

9.

What is the name for the process that emerged from this revolution?

a)

Scientific Method

b)

The Heliocentric Method

c)

Excommunication

d)

None of these

10.

What were scientists trying to discover?

a)

Proof of alien life

b)

Natural laws that governed the universe

c)

Reasons why the Church was wrong

d)

A better way to navigate the oceans

11.

Which of the following movements happened BEFORE the Scientific Revolution and helped pave the way for it?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Reformation

c)

Exploration

d)

All of these

12.

How did exploration lead to the Scientific Revolution? (select all that apply)

a)

Explorers needed new tools to navigate vast distances

b)

Explorers encountered new things that challenged their understanding of the world

c)

Explorers learned a great deal for native peoples

d)

Ancient texts were discovered that contributed to our knowledge

13.

In what way did the Reformation pave the way for the Scientific Revolution?

a)

It taught people the truth about religion

b)

It helped us navigate the open oceans better

c)

It eliminated the power of the Church

d)

It helped begin the movement to question authority

14.

How did the Renaissance pave the way for the Scientific Revolution?

a)

It reminded us to look at Greek and Roman texts

b)

It emphasized a belief in human achievement and ability

c)

It inspired the idea behind the Heliocentric Theory

d)

None of these

15.

Do I need my computer for tomorrow's quiz?

a)

Quiz?!?!? What quiz?

b)

Yes

c)

No

d)

Spaghetti

16.

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

a)

Heliocentric Theory

b)

Geocentric Theory

17.

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

a)

True

b)

False

18.

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

a)

Newton

b)

Bacon

c)

Descartes

d)

Galileo

19.

Who stated that science should focus on experimentation and observation?

a)

Descartes

b)

Leeuwenhoek

c)

Bacon

d)

Galen

20.

The multi-step procedure based on observation and experimentation used by scientists today  

a)
Planetary Model
b)
Philosophical Method
c)

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

d)

Scientific Method

21.

How did the Catholic Church respond to the work of Galileo?

a)

The Church embraced the new findings and supported the work of Galileo

b)

The Church helped to publish Galileo's book and incorporated the new science into church doctrine.

c)

Galileo's work was viewed as heresy (belief or opinion contrary to religious doctrine and carried harsh punishments) and he was forced to recant

22.

Who said movement in the universe can be explained through math and explained gravity?

a)

Johannes Kepler

b)

Tycho Brahe

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Nicholas Copernicus

23.

How did scientists begin challenging authority during the Scientific Revolution?

a)

By careful observation of nature and willingness to question old beliefs

b)

By reading classic literature

c)

By collecting samples of plant life

d)

By forming new government ideas

24.

During the scientific revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing the ___________

a)
King
b)
Family
c)
Church
25.

Fill in the blank:

The Scientific Revolution happened ___________ the Renaissance.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

26.

The Scientific Revolution led to breakthroughs in

a)

astronomy

b)

physics and chemistry

c)

geography

d)

botany and zoology

e)

all of the above

27.

Nicholas Copernicus was most known for his work as an

a)

inventor

b)

sculptor

c)

politician

d)

astronomer

28.
What is the first step to the scientific method?
a)
Make a hypothesis 
b)
State a question or problem
c)
Do the experiment
d)
Analyze the data 
29.

The invention of the _______________________ helped spread old and new ideas

a)

Printing Press

b)

Microscope

c)

Thermometer

30.

Which of the following would be rooted in OLD Science

a)

Relying on ancient authorities and church teachings

b)

Relying on observation, experimentation, and scientific reasoning

31.

Who was the English scientist who discovered the laws of gravitation?

a)

Galileo

b)

Newton

c)

Kepler

d)

Copernicus

32.

Francis Bacon argued that the truth could not be known at the beginning of a question, but only at the end after a long process of?

a)

investigation

b)

waiting

c)

conspiring

d)

formulating

33.

As a result of the Scientific Revolution,

it could be argued that religion,

superstition, and fear were replaced by —

a)

reason and knowledge

b)

geocentrism and theory

c)

astrology and philosophy

d)

natural law and violence

34.

Newton also worked with sunlight, prisms, and this branch of science that deals with light and vision...

a)

Chemistry

b)

Biology

c)

Optics

d)

Anatomy

35.

The Scientific Revolution laid the groundwork for this 17th/18th century awakening:

a)

Buddhism

b)

Arab Spring

c)

Black Lives Matter

d)

Enlightement

36.

The right to life, liberty, and property

a)

natural rights

b)

social contract

c)

natural beauty

d)

popular sovereignty

37.

Enlightenment philosopher who believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Montesquieu

d)

Voltaire

38.

An agreement between free individuals and government; the government's role is to protect one's natural rights.

a)

natural rights

b)

social contract

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

separation of powers

39.

This philosopher believed that government power should be divided into three branches.

a)

Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Voltaire

d)

Beccaria

40.

An intellectual movement focused on improving government and society using reason and thought.

a)

natural rights

b)

Scientific Revolution

c)

Enlightenment

d)

10 Commandments

41.

Which is NOT true about the legacy of the Enlightenment?

a)

destroyed freedom

b)

inspired the American Revolution

c)

questioned the church

d)

focused on individual rights

42.

This philosopher believed in education and jobs for women.

a)

Locke

b)

Wollstonecraft

c)

Montesquieu

d)

Hobbes

43.

In the American Government, each branch has the power to prevent the other branches from abusing power.

a)

Divine Right of Kings

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

checks and balances

d)

popular sovereignty

44.

"I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

a)

Voltaire

b)

Locke

c)

Montesquieu

d)

Rousseau

45.

Philosopher who advocated for the separation of church and state

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Voltaire

d)

Rousseau

46.

This philosopher argued that people have the right to overthrow a government that does not protect their natural rights.

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Voltaire

d)

Rousseau

47.

Who wrote 'The Spirit of the Laws' and advocated for the separation of powers in government?

a)

Locke

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Voltaire

d)

Rousseau

48.

Which philosopher is known for the idea of the 'social contract'?

a)

Locke

b)

Hobbes

c)

Rousseau

d)

Montesquieu

49.

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

a)

To establish the three branches of government

b)

To outline the powers of the President

c)

To protect individual liberties

d)

To define the process of amending the Constitution

50.

Which principle divides the power of government between the three branches: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial?

a)

Republicanism

b)

Checks & Balances

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Limited Government

51.

Which branch of government has the power to declare laws unconstitutional (and therefore abolish certain laws)?

a)

Legislative Branch

b)

Executive Branch

c)

Judicial Branch

52.
The power to make laws and frame public policy is __________________ power.
a)
Legislative
b)
Bipartisan
c)
Executive
d)
Judicial
53.

  1.  Congress can impeach and remove the President for improper conduct. (a)   ​

Choose from the below words
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Separation of Powers
Individual Rights
Limited Government
54.

Social contract theory means that people agree to give up some of their rights for the government's protection.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

Who is the philosopher that argued for the abolition of torture and capital punishment?

a)

Beccaria

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Voltaire

d)

Locke

56.
The earth-centered view of the solar system was called a geocentric theory
a)
True
b)
False
57.
The Scientific Revolution was a time when natural philosophers or scientists disputed many old ideas about the natural world.
a)
True
b)
False
58.
Voltaire reasoned that the stars and planets revolved around the sun, an idea that became known as the heliocentric theory.
a)
True
b)
False
59.

Nicolaus Copernicus's reasoned that the stars and planets revolved around the sun, an idea that became known as the heliocentric theory..

a)
True
b)
False
60.

After viewing Jupiter’s moons and confirming Copernicus's theory, Galileo Galilei recanted his ideas because he was threatened by the church.

a)
True
b)
False
61.
The Heliocentric theory Rene Descartes and Francis Bacon helped to developed was a new way to answer scientific questions.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
Described in his book Principia, Isaac Newton describes his laws of motion and gravity.
a)
True
b)
False
63.
____________________________ was an intellectual movement that stressed reason and brought about great change to society.
a)
The Enlightenment
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
John Locke
d)
Voltaire
64.

_______________________________ was the writer of Leviathan and believed people were naturally selfish and greedy.

a)
The Enlightenment
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
John Locke
d)
Voltaire
65.
______________________________ developed the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and property and believed all knowledge came from experience. Was considered the Father of Liberalism.
a)
The Enlightenment
b)
Thomas Hobbess
c)
John Locke
d)
Voltaire
66.

______________________________  French Philosophe writer who fought for: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religious, End to slave trade, Corruption in power. Significance: Freedom of Speech in U.S. & France’s declarations

a)
The Enlightenment
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
John Locke
d)
Voltaire
67.

______________________________ French Philosophe wrote Spirit of Laws believed Separation of Powers protects freedom, 3 branches: executive, legislative, judicial. Sig: used in democracies around the world.

a)
Baron de Montesquieu
b)
Jean Jacques Rousseau
c)
Cesare Beccaria
d)
Mary Wollstonecraft
68.

______________________________ French Philosophe who wrote Social Contract. Believes free people create society & Govt. and Govt should be small & freely elected.

a)
Baron de Montesquieu
b)
Jean Jacques Rousseau
c)
Cesare Beccaria
d)
Mary Wollstonecraft
69.

______________________________ Italian Philosophe believed in ending torture for interrogations & punishments Sig: No cruel & unusual punishment in U.S.Bill of Rights

a)
Baron de Montesquieu
b)
Jean Jacques Rousseau
c)
Cesare Beccaria
d)
Mary Wollstonecraft
70.

_____________________________Wrote Vindication of the Rights of Women, she presented an argument for the education of women. Sig: Women’s rights groups in Europe & North America.

a)
Baron de Montesquieu
b)
Jean Jacques Rousseau
c)
Cesare Beccaria
d)
Mary Wollstonecraft
71.
___________________ were where philosophers, artists, writers, and scientists met to discuss ideas.
a)
Salons
b)
Denis Diderot
72.
__________________________________ edited and published the Encyclopedia
a)
Salons
b)
Denis Diderot
73.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven were composers of  classical music.

a)
True
b)
False
74.

What did Philosophes believe in?

a)

Reason

b)

Religion

c)

Recanting

d)

Reprimands

75.

What are 3 long term effects of the Enlightenment?

a)

Belief in Progress

b)

A more secular world

c)

Importance of individals

d)

A more religious world

e)

More absolute monarchy

76.

What later events would be inspired by the Enlightenment?

a)

American Revolution

b)

Age of Exploration

c)

Renaissance

d)

Reformation

77.

Described in his book Principia, this enlightenment scientist describes his laws of motion and gravity.

a)

Locke

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Kepler

d)

Darth Vader

78.

How did the governments and churches react to the writings and ideas of the Enlightenment?

a)

Banned Books

b)

Sold their books

c)

Accepted their ideas

d)

Cried

79.
Who believed there should be a separation of church and state?
a)
Voltaire
b)
Rousseau
c)
Wollstonecraft
d)
Hobbes
80.
What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?
a)
Charles III
b)
George III
c)
William III
d)
James III
81.

invented the microscope

a)

Zacharias Janssen

b)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

c)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

d)

Robert Boyle

82.

used microscope to see bacteria and blood cells

a)

William Harvey

b)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

c)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

d)

Edward Jenner

83.

invented mercury barometer

a)

Zacharias Janssen

b)

Francis Bacon

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Evangelista Torricelli

84.

invented thermometer

a)

Zacharias Janssen

b)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

c)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

d)

Evangelista Torricelli

85.

said humans and pigs don't have same anatomy

a)

Andreas Vesalius

b)

Edward Jenner

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Johannes Kepler

86.

Heart pumps the blood

a)

Zacharias Janssen

b)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

c)

William Harvey

d)

Robert Boyle

87.

developed a vaccine for smallpox

a)

Isaac Newton

b)

Edward Jenner

c)

Rene Descartes

d)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

88.

founder of modern chemistry

a)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

b)

Chad

c)

Zacharias Janssen

d)

Robert Boyle

89.

On the Fabric of the Human Body

a)

Andreas Vesalius

b)

Zacharias Janssen

c)

Evangelista Torricelli

d)

Edward Jenner

90.

Law of Universal Gravitation

a)

Francis Bacon

b)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

c)

Rene Descartes

d)

Isaac Newton

91.

published Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy

a)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

William Harvey

d)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

92.

developed scientific method

a)

Francis Bacon

b)

Edward Jenner

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Rene Descartes

93.

developed analytical geometry

a)

Francis Bacon

b)

Johannes Kepler

c)

Rene Descartes

d)

Galileo Galilei

94.

“I think, therefore I am.”

a)

Rene Descartes

b)

Francis Bacon

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Johannes Kepler

95.

planets moved in elliptical orbits

a)

Nicolaus Copernicus

b)

Johannes Kepler

c)

Noah

d)

Galileo Galilei

96.

developed the heliocentric theory

a)

Nicolaus Copernicus

b)

Galileo Galilei

c)

Louis XIV

d)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

97.

On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Bodies

a)

Johannes Kepler

b)

Galileo Galilei

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Francis Bacon

98.

law of pendulum, falling objects at predictable rates, 1609 invented a telescope to observe the stars

a)

Nicolaus Copernicus

b)

Rene Descartes

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Galileo Galilei

99.

Starry Messenger & Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems

a)

Galileo Galilei

b)

Zacharias Janssen

c)

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

d)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

100.

Social Contract: people give up rights to a strong ruler

a)

John Locke

b)

Voltaire

c)

Thomas Hobbes

d)

Mary Wollstonecraft

101.

wrote Leviathan

a)

Montesquieu

b)

John Locke

c)

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria

d)

Thomas Hobbes

102.

learn from experience and improve

a)

Montesquieu

b)

John Locke

c)

Nicolaus Copernicus

d)

Mary Wollstonecraft

103.

Natural rights: life, liberty, and property

a)

Johannes Kepler

b)

Nicolaus Copernicus

c)

Galileo Galilei

d)

John Locke

104.

70 books of political essays, philosophy, history, fiction, and drama

a)

Montesquieu

b)

Voltaire

c)

Jean Jacques Rousseau

d)

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria

105.

He is rumored to have drank as many as 40 cups of coffee a day, which would explain his ability to write as many as 18 hours a day.

a)

Francis Bacon

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Rene Descartes

d)

Voltaire

106.

Separation of powers: division of power among branches of government

a)

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria

b)

Montesquieu

c)

William Harvey

d)

Evangelista Torricelli

107.

committed to individual freedom

a)

Robert Boyle

b)

Voltaire

c)

Jean Jacques Rousseau

d)

Philosophes

108.

laws are to maintain social order not revenge

a)

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria

b)

John Locke

c)

Montesquieu

d)

Thomas Hobbes

109.

Vindication of the Rights of Woman

a)

Zacharias Janssen

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Mary Wollstonecraft

d)

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria

110.

most influential Salon owner

a)

Marie-Therese Geoffrin

b)

Evangelista Torricelli

c)

John Locke

d)

Denis Diderot

111.

Encyclopedia, originally to bring all the Enlightenment ideas together in 1 book

a)

Denis Diderot

b)

Montesquieu

c)

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria

d)

Edward Jenner

112.

called himself “the first servant of the state”

a)

Joseph II of Austria

b)

John Locke

c)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

d)

Frederick the Great

113.

introduced legal reforms, freedom of the press & religion in Austria

a)

Joseph II of Austria

b)

Zacharias Janssen

c)

Jean Jacques Rousseau

d)

Catherine the Great

114.

wrote the Declaration based on John Locke ideas

a)

Edward Jenner

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

Chad

d)

Frederick the Great

115.

French Monarch of the Revolutionary War

a)

Louis XVI

b)

Louis XIV

c)

John Locke

d)

Catherine the Great

116.

Leader of the British army in the Colonies

a)

Louis XVI

b)

Gabriel Fahrenheit

c)

Lord Cornwallis

d)

Cesare Bonesana Beccaria

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