He developed the theory that the earth was at the center of the universe
Who is Aristotle?
100
Our government is set up so that each branch has a job and can limit the power of the other branches. This division of jobs is called
What is separation of powers?
100
the earth is the center of the universe
What is geocentric theory?
100
He said, "I think, therefore I am."
Who is Descartes?
200
it can mean to go around, turn around, or a big change
What is revolution?
200
he developed the theory that the sun is at the center of the universe
Who is Copernicus
200
We now use this method to examine the natural world around us.
What is the scientific method?
200
the sun is the center of the universe
What is the heliocentric theory?
200
Why did the Age of Exploration fuel "a great deal of scientific research, especially in astronomy and mathematics"?
What is because navigators needed better instruments to determine where they were in the oceans.
300
it is another word for logic
(The Enlightenment is also called the Age of ________)
What is reason?
300
he developed a stronger telescope and studied the heavens and wrote a book that supported Copernicus's heliocentric theory
Who is Galileo?
300
This man believed that the government's powers come from the people and that the government must protect the people's rights.
Who is John Locke?
300
every object in the universe is attracted to every other object
What is the law of universal gravitation?
300
They were frightened by Galileo's findings.
Who are church leaders (Catholic and Protestant)?
400
an agreement between people
What is a contract?
400
He said that the universe is like a giant clock and its parts work together perfectly. He believed God created this orderly universe.
Who is Newton?
400
These three natural rights are protected in the United States Constitution.
What are life, liberty, and property?
400
Hobbes' theory about government
What is people need to be ruled by an absolute monarchy because without it, there will be war because men are nasty and brutish
400
Before the 1500's, who (what) where the final authorities with regard to most knowledge?
What is the Church?
500
the use of sarcasm to make fun of silly or stupid things or people
What is satire?
500
He fought for tolerance, reason, freedom of religious believe, and freedom of speech. He said, "I do not agree with a word you say but will defend to the death your right to say it."