Time Periods
Renaissance
1400s
Series of steps used to solve scientific problems
Scientific Method
Theory that the Earth and the other planets revolved around the sun
Heliocentric Theory
People give up some of their personal freedoms in exchange for order, peace, and safety.
Social Contract Theory
Predominately, where did the Enlightenment originate?
Germany, England, France, Spain, Italy
England and France
Classicism - 1000 - 1300; 1400 - 1500; 1400 - 1700s ; 1800s onwards
1400 - 1700s
About when did the Scientific Revolution take place?
1350-1500, 1500-1750, 1750-1900, 1850-1914
1500-1750
Explain the contribution made by Galileo during the Scientific Revolution
Built the first working telescope
About when did the Enlightenment take place?
1300-1450, 1550-1700, 1700-1850, 1850-2000
1700-1850
Explain the contribution made by Thomas Hobbes during the Enlightenment and what did Hobbes believe about humans:
Natural laws
Corrupt and sinful (need laws to control them)
King James I
1600s
Developed the geocentric theory
Aristotle
Explain the contribution made by Isaac Newton during the Scientific Revolution
Theory of gravity and CALCULUS :)
Explain the contribution made by John Locke during the Enlightenment:
Believed in a separation of government and the church and that people have the right to rebel against their government.
Explain the contribution made by Baron de Montesquieu during the Enlightenment:
Believed a government must feature: Separation of powers, three branches of government and checks and balances.
Using math and science to challenge the accepted beliefs of the Catholic Church.
Scientific Revolution
Explain the contribution made by Harvey to the Scientific Revolution:
Biology - anatomy
Explain the differences between Copernicus and Kepler's model of the solar system.
Kepler - elliptical shape
Copernicus - circular
Who was John Wesley? (as much detail as possible)
Founder of Methodism
Or Arminian theologian and revivalist preacher
Explain the contribution made by Voltaire during the Enlightenment
Freedom of Speech advocate
Puritans and Pilgrims
1600s
Explain the contribution made by Andreas Vesalius during the Scientific Revolution:
Pioneered the study of anatomy
Explain the link and philosophical correlations between the scientific revolution, the Renaissance, and the Protestant Reformation
Answers may vary, but should include key words such as reason, independent thought, Biblical worldview, God is a God of order, laws created by God, repeatability of science, and freedom to access information/knowledge
Enlightenment ideas inspired some European monarchs to reform their governments:
Enlightened Despots
Explain at least one effect the Enlightenment had on society going forward:
- Long-held beliefs were challenged.
- Inspired future leaders.
- Inspired both reform and revolution.