Polish Cleric who proposed the heliocentric theory of the universe
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus
100
The writing where the idea of direct democracy is explained
What is "The Social Contract" by Rousseau
100
Austrian composer who wrote the first sonata
Who is Franz Joseph Haydn
100
An absolute ruler who used enlightenment ideas to bring about political and social change
What is an enlightened despot
100
Document that listed grievances against the King of England and stated the United States was a free nation
What is The Declaration of Independence
200
English Statesman who helped develop the scientific method
Who is Francis Bacon
200
The grand ornate style of art that preceded the Enlightment
What is Baroque
200
The simple elegant artistic style that borrowed elements from classical Greece and Rome
What is neoclassical (new classical)
200
Russian ruler whose policies of reform were were aborted due to rebellion by the serfs
Who is Catherine the Great
200
Law passed by The English Parliament that stated the American colonies could only buy British manufactured goods
What is the Navigation Act
300
The Englishman who explained the universal law of gravitation
Who is Isaac Newton
300
This ruler used enlightenment ideas to propose reforms to Russia's laws
Who is Catherine The Great
300
English writer who wrote "Pamela" a book that is widely considered the first English novel
Who is Samuel Richardson
300
Enlightened despot who ruled Austria, abolished serfdom, allowed freedom of religion, established freedom of the press
Who is Joseph II
300
Law that taxed printed goods including playing cards, documents and newspapers in the American colonies
What is The Stamp Act
400
The 5 steps of the scientific method
What are 1.observe 2.question, 3.hypothesize, 4.experiment, 5. reach conclusion
400
These French gathering places helped to spread enlightenment ideas
What is a salon
400
English writer who wrote the masterpiece "Tom Jones" abut an orphan who travel throughout England to win the hand of his lady.
Who is Henry Fielding
400
Prussian ruler who Immanuel Kant spoke highly of. Saw himself as "The first servant of the state"
Who is Frederick The Great
400
A proclamation issued by the King of England following the French and Indian War, that prevented settlement of the Americas west of the Appalachian Mountains.
What is The Proclamation of 1763
500
Greek astronomer and mathematician who refined Aristotles geocentric theory of the universe
Who is Ptolemy
500
The philosopher who wrote the Leviathan saying that man is basically evil and greedy and needs to surrender his freedom to an absolute monarch
Who is Thomas Hobbes
500
Child prodigy composer who is considered the greatest composer of concerto music
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
500
The King of England who inspired the American revolution
Who is King George III
500
A system of government that divides its powers between the national government and its states or provinces.