Scientists
Pivotal Events
Philosophers
Who Am I
Vocabulary
100
Who is the Greek philosopher who theorized that the earth was the center of the universe in the 300s BC? A. Nicolaus Copernicus B. Ptolemy C. Kepler D. Newton
B. Ptolemy
100
An angry mob of colonists taunted British soldiers which resulted in gunfire and 4 dead colonists. A. Boston Tea Party B. Boston Massacre C. Quakers D. Puritans
A. Boston Massacre
100
This philosopher believed that people were naturally selfish and greedy and must be controlled by a strong government (such as an absolute monarch). A. Hobbes B. Rousseau C. Montesquieu D. Locke
A. Hobbes
100
I am a member of the Second Continental Congress, who wrote a draft of the Declaration with ideas from Locke and Rousseau. A. Benjamin Franklin B. Thomas Jefferson C. George Washington D. Parliament
B. Thomas Jefferson
100
The theory that puts the earth in the center of the universe. A. Heliocentric B. Encyclopedia C. Supernova D. Geocentric
D. Geocentric
200
Who is the scientist that explained the law of universal gravitation? A. Nicolaus Copernicus B. Galileo C. Plato D. Newton
D. Newton
200
The pamphlet that helped persuade Colonists that independence was necessary, and a key to the future was called? A. The Quibbler B. Tar and feathers C. The tyranny of the king D. Common Sense
D. Common sense
200
The Enlightenment Philosopher who believed that women should be treated equally to men. A. Voltaire C. Mary Wollstonecraft B. Diderot D. Adam Smith
C. Mary Wollstonecraft
200
After a siege of several weeks, I grew tired of waiting for British reinforcements so my troops and I surrendered to General Washington. A. Lord Cornwallis B. Louis XVI C. Thomas Paine D. Militiamen
A. Lord Cornwallis
200
This U.S. document protects freedom of speech and religion. A. Constitution B. Declaration of Independence C. Bill of Rights D. Treaty of Paris
C. Bill of Rights
300
Which of the following is known for discovering that the orbits of the planets were elliptical, not circular? A. Vesalius B. Locke C. Kepler D. Machiavelli
C. Kepler
300
In this battle, hundreds of British troops marched out of Boston intending to find weapons. At dawn British troops confronted about 75 colonial militiamen. Shots rang out, and the American Revolution began. A. Battle of Saratoga C. Seven Year's War B. Battle of Concord & Lexington D. Valley Forge 
B. Battle of Concord and Lexington
300
This philosopher wanted complete equality. He believed that people should give up some individual rights/freedoms for the good of all people. A. Hobbes B. Rousseau C. Montesquieu D. Locke
B. Rousseau
300
I am member of the Sons of Liberty who dumped hundreds of crates of tea into the harbor to protest the tax known as the Boston Tea Party. A. Frederick B. Catherine II C. Cromwell D. Paul Revere
D. Paul Revere
300
Social gatherings by Enlightenment figures such as writers, philosophers, artists, and scientists, who discussed new ideas, were in A. The Club B. Taverns C. Salons D. Palaces across Europe
C. Salons
400
Who was the Polish scientist who discovered the sun was the center of the universe? A. Copernicus B. Locke C. Robert Boyle D. Tycho Brahe
A. Copernicus
400
Which battle marked the turning point of the War in the American's favor? A. Battle at Saratoga B. Battle of Bunker Hill C. Battle of Long Island D. Battle for New York
A. Battle at Saratoga
400
The Enlightenment Philosopher who wrote works of satire mocking the nobility and clergy, and believed in freedom of speech and religious tolerance. A. Francis Bacon B. Galileo C. Voltaire D. George Washington
C. Voltaire
400
I drew ideas from the English Bill of Rights of 1689, and I was an elegant expression of Enlightenment political philosophy. A. Declaration of Independence B. Preamble C. Calculus D. Federal system
A. Declaration of Independence
400
An agreement between society and government by which people create a government and allow it power over them. A. Social contract B. Enlightened despots C. Federal System D. Stamp Act
A. Social contract
500
He developed analytical geometry and believed everything should be doubted until proven by reason. A. James Madison B. Rene Descartes C. Voltaire D. Galileo
B. Rene Descartes
500
Beaten and bruised, Washington engineered a surprising and daring victory by crossing the icy Delaware River and defeating British forces at this battle? A. Battle of Yorktown B. Battle of Camden C.Battle of Trenton D. Battle of Brandywine
C. Battle of Trenton
500
The English politician and writer who urged scientists to experiment and draw conclusions. A. Sir Francis Bacon B. Antoine Laurent C. Hobbes D. Charles I
A. Sir Francis Bacon
500
During this meeting in 17776, a committee formed to write a document declaring the colonies' independence from Britain. A. Continental Army B. Sons of Liberty C. Enlightenment D. Second Continental Congress
D. Second Continental Congress
500
British government recognized the independence of the United States by signing.... A. Treaty of Utrecht B. Treaty of Paris C. Article of Confederation D. Bill of Rights
B. Treaty of Paris
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