Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment Vocabulary
Philosophers
Monarchs
100
geocentric vs. heliocentric theory
What is earth-centered vs. sun-centered universe
100
monarchs who used some enlightenment ideas
Who enlightened despots
100
John Locke's beliefs
What are natural rights: life, liberty and property
100
Made some reforms, particularly in education
Who is Catherine the Great
200
new way of thinking about the natural world based on observation and a willingness to question
What is the scientific revolution
200
citizens give up some freedom in exchange for government protecting their rights
What is the social contact
200
Voltaire's beliefs
What are freedom of speech and religious toleration
200
known for promoting religious toleration
Who is Joseph II
300
2 causes of the Scientific Revolution
What are: 1. Renaissance inspires new curiosity 2. exploration broadens European horizons 3. scientific discoveries challenge accepted thinking 4. printing press spreads new ideas
300
life, liberty, property and freedom to find happiness
What are natural rights
300
Montesquieu's beliefs
What are separation of powers and checks & balances
300
Called himself "the first servant of the state"
Who is Frederick the Great
400
conflict with the Church over his support of the Heliocentric Theory
Who Galileo Galilei
400
used logic and reason to understand the world
Who are philosophers
400
Rousseau's beliefs
What are people have a say in government and the government protects people
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