Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution marked a shift as people began to ____________________.
Earth-centered theory of the universe.
Geocentric theory
This philosophe believed that people are inherently evil and need the a strong government to control the people. He also believed in a "State of Nature" and a "Social Contract".
Thomas Hobbes
What are the "unalienable rights" that are listed in our Declaration of Independence? (Similar to Locke's Natural Rights)
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What was the period before the Scientific Revolution that was known for the revival of art, culture, architecture, and exploration?
The Renaissance
Sun-centered theory of the universe
Heliocentric theory
This philosophe fought hard for the ideas of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and "tolerance" of new ideas.
Voltaire
Give 3 ways we see Enlightenment ideas in our government today.
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This man was too afraid to publish his idea that the sun was the center of the universe rather than the earth.
Copernicus
Created by Francis Bacon to create a process by which essential questions are answered and discoveries are made.
Scientific Method
This philosophe believed that the world was naturally good and that the purpose of government is to protect individuals natural rights (life, liberty, property).
John Locke
The Enlightenment is also referred to as the "Age of _________"
Reason
Which Scientific Revolution thinker came up with the laws of physics?
Sir Isaac Newton
Used by Galileo to prove Copernicus' theory about the universe to be true.
Telescope
This philosophe came up with judicial ideas of abolishment of torture, no cruel or unusual punishment, and a fair & speedy trial.
Fill in the blanks with the correct type of government for each:
After the Enlightenment, more countries moved away from a __________ and towards a ______________.
1. Monarchy
2. Democracy
The Church/the government
This invention allowed the mass-productions of literature and increased the ability to read throughout much of Europe.
Printing Press (Gutenberg)
- Separation of Powers
- Checks & Balances
List 2 of the countries that were inspired by the Enlightenment to hold revolutions for their independence.
America, France, Haiti, other Latin American countries.