Important People of the Scientific Revolution
This man discovered the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
Who is Isaac Newton?
This theory places the sun at the center of the universe.
What is the heliocentric theory?
This philosopher believed people were born wicked and cruel and that they need a strong ruler to enforce justice. All of these ideas can be seen in his book, "Leviathan".
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
An agreement between citizens and government where the people sacrifice freedoms for law and order.
What is social contract?
It was in this year that Copernicus published his heliocentric theory. (be within 20 years to win points)
What is 1543?
This fourth century BCE Greek philosopher is often credited for creating the geocentric theory.
Who is Aristotle?
This theory places the Earth at the center of the universe.
What is the geocentric theory?
This British philosopher had a more positive outlook on humanity and believed that people were born free and equal with the right to life, liberty, and property.
Who was John Locke?
The French term for philosophers.
What is a philosophe?
Zacharias Janssen, a Dutch maker of eyeglasses, created this invention in 1590.
What is the microscope?
This English statesman and writer urged scientists to experiment and then draw conclusions. His ideas led to the creation of the scientific method.
Who is Francis Bacon?
This book, published by Galileo Galilei, claimed that the earth's moon has a rough surface. It also supported many of Copernicus' ideas.
What is "Starry Messenger"?
This French philosophe wrote critical essays against the church, nobility, and monarchy. His writings often landed him in trouble and even had him imprisoned twice.
Who is Voltaire?
This word means to be concerned with worldly matters and was the foundation for which many philosophers built their ideas upon.
What is secular?
Which university did Isaac Newton attend where he studied mathematics and physics?
What is Cambridge University?
This mathematician was able to discover that planets revolve around the sun in elliptical patterns rather than just circles.
Who is Johannes Kepler?
This method is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.
What is the scientific method?
This French writer believed in the importance of separation of powers within government.
Who is Montesquieu?
This book was written by French philosophe Jean Jacques Rousseau. It talked about his belief in the importance of a direct democracy.
What is "The Social Contract"?
Beccaria is most remembered for his belief in the abolishment of torture. Which country was Beccaria from?
What is Italy?
This Danish astronomer made many advancements and inventions for the field of astronomy, including the Tychonian Quadrant, all of which were before the invention of the telescope.
Who is Tycho Brahe?
Edward Jenner was a British physician who created a vaccine for this disease in the late 1700s.
What is smallpox?
This English writer believed that women should receive the same education as men so to be prepared for entering male-dominated jobs like government and medicine. Her beliefs can be found in the book, "A Vindication of the Rights of Women."
Who is Mary Wollstonecraft?
For which conflict in North America did many of the Enlightenment ideas play great importance?
What was the American Revolution?
Montesquieu believed in the separation of powers to ensure no one person becomes too strong in government. In which book can you find these ideas?
What is "On the Spirit of Laws"?