Scientific Revolution
What was the main idea behind the heliocentric theory?
The Sun is at the center of the universe, and the Earth revolves around it.
Which philosopher is known for the idea of the "social contract"?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
What document declared the American colonies independent from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
What event marked the start of the French Revolution?
The Storming of the Bastille.
Who is known as the father of modern science and is famous for his laws of motion?
Isaac Newton.
Name one major belief of Enlightenment thinkers regarding government.
Governments should protect individual rights.
What was the main grievance the colonists had against King George III?
Taxation without representation.
Who were the three estates in France before the Revolution?
The Clergy, the Nobility, and the Commoners.
What invention helped spread new scientific ideas during the Scientific Revolution?
The printing press.
What was the primary focus of Enlightenment philosophy?
Reason and logic in understanding the world.
Which battle is often considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga.
What document was inspired by the Declaration of Independence and emphasized human rights in France?
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Which scientist proposed the theory of evolution long before Darwin?
Lamarck
Who wrote "Two Treatises of Government" and influenced democratic ideas?
John Locke
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
What was the Reign of Terror?
A period during the French Revolution marked by extreme violence and mass executions.