Scientific Revolution
Name one scientist involved in the Scientific Revolution.
Isaac Newton, Francis Bacon, Nicolaus Copernicus, Andreas Vesalius, Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler
Who discovered gravity?
Isaac Newton
Name one Enlightenment philosopher.
John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Immanuel Kant, Rene Descartes, Voltaire
During the Enlightenment, (more/less) people learned how to read and write.
More
Which scientist was placed under house arrest for claiming that the Sun was the center of the solar system instead of the Earth?
Gailileo Galilei
Name one scientist who was punished or disapproved of by the Catholic Church.
Galileo Galilei, Copernicus
What were some major issues of the Enlightenment? Name at least one.
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, access to education, ending religious persecution, ending government oppression
What was different about the Enlightened Despots compared to other rulers of the time?
They were outwardly more progressive, wanted some reform in their countries. Still wanted absolute power
What is Francis Bacon most famous for?
Promoting the Scientific Method.
True or false: Enlightenment scientists thought that religion was an important way to understand the world.
False
True or false: Voltaire was imprisoned in the Bastille for his controversial political opinions.
True
Who hosted the salons of the Enlightenment?
Wealthy women
What is Isaac Newton most famous for?
His 3 laws of motion.
Name one step of the Scientific Method.
Make an Observation
Ask a Question
Test Your Hypothesis and Collect Data
Examine the Results and Draw Conclusions
Report the Results.
Name one Enlightened Despot.
Maria Theresa, Joseph II, Frederick the Great, Catherine the Great
Who wrote the first encyclopedia?
Denis Diderot
Who is considered "The father of modern astronomy"?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Which scientist was most famous for advancing the knowledge of medicine and anatomy to improve surgery?
Andreas Vesalius
Who said "I think, therefore I am"?
Rene Descartes
True or false: John Locke believed that humans are born free and equal.
True