Copernicus was one of the first scientists that opposed this known "fact" that the earth was at the center of the universe
What is the geocentric theory?
100
A new intellectual movement that stressed how individuals have the power to reason and solve problems
What is the Enlightenment?
100
Under the threat of torture, this scientist read aloud a signed confession going against everything he believed in about the earth...only to be put under house arrest for the remainder of his life.
Who is Galileo?
100
The sun is at the center of the universe.
What is the heliocentric theory?
100
His assistant went against his wishes of publishing the heliocentric theory by including the fact that none of the information was true.
Who is Copernicus?
200
The fourth step in the scientific method.
What is analyzing and interpreting data?
200
As part of the old views of government, kings were born into monarchy because of this right.
What is divine right?
200
In accordance with his belief of a government system, this philosopher stated that, "Power should be a check to power"
Who is Montesquieu?
200
A new way of thinking about the world around us based on observations and a willingness to accept new ideas
What is the Scientific Revolution?
200
He believed that intolerance, prejudice, and superstition were humanity's worst enemies
Who is Voltaire?
300
The worldly view in which we get our answers to scientific questions through the church's teachings.
What is old science?
300
Because of Voltaire's strong beliefs in expressing one's opinion, we now have this right.
What is freedom of speech?
300
An agreement where people handed over their rights to a strong ruler in exchange for law and order.
What is social contract?
300
This Greek philosopher created the geocentric theory in the Middle Ages
Who is Aristotle?
400
Known as one of the causes of the Scientific Revolution, this period of time led to people discovering new lands and creating better tools for navigation
What is the Age of Exploration?
400
During the Enlightenment, Locke determined that we are born with these three natural rights.
What is life, liberty, and property?
400
He connected scientific reasoning with religion by stating that God was the creator of the orderly universe
Who is Newton?
400
A new approach to science that followed logical steps in a procedure that used evidence in order to prove or disprove a tested hypothesis
What is the scientific method?
400
Galileo created a better version of this to aid in his study of the heavens
What is a telescope?
500
We are attracted to the earth just as the earth is attracted to the sun, according to this law.
What is the universal law of gravitation?
500
This is the branch that has the power to interpret laws and see how they are applied to a specific case.
What is the judicial branch?
500
This thinker described how without government to keep power, there would be "war of every man against every man" and life would be "nasty, brutish, and short".
Who is Hobbes?
500
The use of irony and sarcasm to attack folly or stupidity
What is satire?
500
Descartes used strict reasoning to arrive at a basic truth. The only thing he knew for certain was that he existed. He said this famous phrase.