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Scientific Revolution, Absolute Monarchs & English Civil War
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the heliocentric theory? | The Earth and planets revolve around a relatively stationary sun |
| What is the main effect of the Scientific Revolution? | Changed the way people viewed their world & their place in it; explained problem secularly |
| Who developed the heliocentric theory? | Nicholas Copernicus |
| Who discovered planetary motion? | Johannes Kepler |
| Who went against the Church and supported the heliocentric theory using a telescope? | Galileo Galilei |
| Which scientist formulated the law of gravity? | Sir Isaac Newton |
| What was formed during the Scientific Revolution to aid in discoveries? | Scientific Method |
| What were 2 items emphasized during the Scientific Revolution? | Reason & Systematic Observation |
| Which scientist discovered the circulation of the blood? | William Harvey |
| What was expanded during the Scientific Revolution? | Scientific Knowledge |
| Who increased the power of the central governments in Europe during 16th & 17th centuries? | Absolute monarchs of Europe |
| During the Age of Absolutism, how could you describe the power of government? | CENTRALIZED power in ONE person |
| What term describes the right to rule derived directly from God, not from the consent of the people? | Divine Right |
| Which French king built as a show of power the Palace of Versailles? | King Louis the XIV (14th) of France |
| What enabled European monarchs to increase their wealth during the 1500's? | Global Discoveries |
| Which Russian czar became ruler at age 17? | Peter the Great (aka Peter I) |
| Which term is used to identify Peter the Great's efforts to modernize Russia? | Westernization |
| Identify Westernization? | Bring elements of Western culture to Russia |
| Who founded the city of St. Petersburg? | Peter the Great |
| Which English Roundhead leader led Parliament against King Charles I? | Oliver Cromwell |
| When did the English Civil War begin, and what was the spark? | In 1642, English Civil War begins because Charles I decided to arrest Puritan leaders in Parliament |
| Who did Charles I of England depend on for funds when Parliament refused to provide money? | Charles I had to rely on contributions from wealthy nobles "Loyalists" |
| What was Charles I made to do by Parliament, which increased Parliament's power? [2 answers] | 1-Call Parliament every 3 years; 2-King could not longer dismiss Parliament |
| After Charles I was executed, England became a ___________ under Cromwell? | Commonwealth |
| Which 2 Protestant English leaders came to power after the Glorious Revolution? | William and Mary |
| What was the importance of the English Bill of Rights? | William and Mary had to guarantee the rights of Englishmen by signing the document (and giving up some of their own power) before taking the throne |
| What English monarch was executed during the English Civil War? | Charles I |
| What is the "Restoration"? | When Parliament invites a monarch back to power after Cromwell died. |
| Who comes to the throne during the Restoration? | Charles II |
| Whose power increased as a result of the English Civil War/Glorious Revolution? | Parliamentary power |
| Whose power decreased as a result of the English Civil War/Glorious Revolution? | Royal power |
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