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Enlightenment

Review of Standard 7-2

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What scientist discovered the laws of gravity and motion? Isaac Newton
Copernicus discovered that the sun stood in the center of the universe. This is better known as what theory? Heliocentric
This church placed citizens under house arrest if they went against Church teachings such as the geocentric theory? Catholic
This scientist used an improved telescope to confirm Copernicus' heliocentric theory correct, but later placed under house arrest? Galileo
This scientist discovered the scientific method still used today in observation and experimentation? Francis Bacon
Meaning "Great Charter," this 1215 document stated that King John was not above the law? Magna Carta
During the age of absolutism, many monarchs took citizens' rights and uled under this type of government? Unlimited
Which Enlightenment thinker believed in people's freedom of speech and religion? Voltaire
What is the nickname for the Enlightement, the time where logic and reason was used to fix governmetn and society? Age of Reason
Enlightenment thinker, John Locke, believed that citizens should have this type of agreement with their ruler. If broken, citizens can overthrow him? Social contract
Enlightenment thinker, Montesquieu, believed that government should be divided into three branches of government and 'check and balance' one another called? Separation of powers
Enlightenment thinker, Rousseau, believed people should vote for what they want, not the ruler. This is best called 'majority rules' or this? Popular sovereignty
The English Civil War was between the Royalists, supporters of the king, and this group who supported the people? Parliament
This 'bloodless' revolution inspired John Locke's ideas of social contract and limited governement? Glorious Revolution
A constitution can be presented in two forms: written or what? Unwritten
During the Scientific Revolution, Ptolemy and the Catholic Church believed the earth stood in the center of the universe. What theory is this? Geocentric
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