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What describes the traditional idea the Earth is at the center of the universe, and the planets and sun revolve around it?

Geocentric Theory 

100

Certain monarchs believed in ____________________, which means they are able to rule because God made it so, and they believe they are above the laws. 

Divine Right

100

This was the name of the group that supported Charles I in the English Civil War.

Royalists/ Cavaliers

100

Which country helped the American colonists win against England during the American Revolution? 

France

100

What was the slogan of the American Revolution? The phrase explained why the colonists were so angry about being taxed without consent. 

"No taxation without representation" 

100
Written in the Declaration of Independence, what are citizens allowed to do if they feel the government is not protecting their rights? 

Overthrow the government/ revolt 

200

Who was put on trial by the Catholic Church for supporting the heliocentric theory? 

Galileo Galilei 
200

Which philosopher spoke of "life, liberty, and property," as people's natural rights?

Locke

200

This was the name of the group that supported Parliament during the English Civil War.

Roundheads

200

This is America's second system of government, created because the Articles of Confederation was so weak. 

U.S. Constitution 

200

Who wrote the "Deceleration of Independence"?

Thomas Jefferson

200
The English Bill of Rights established England as a ________________ monarchy, which means laws limit the king. 

Constitutional 

300

This was a logical, systematic approach to finding solutions to a scientific problem, created by Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes 

The Scientific Method

300

Which philosopher argued for rights for criminals, and abolishing torture?

Beccaria 

300

Which English monarch attempted to fire/dismiss Parliament for not granting him more money?

Charles I

300

This was the first system of government established by the 13 colonies.

Articles of Confederation

300

This is a type of government where laws limit the power of the king 

Constitutional monarchy 

300

Why did England begin to tax the colonists?

Debt...

from the Seven Years War/ French and Indian War 

400

Who first created the heliocentric theory, which Johannes Kepler later proved correct?

Copernicus 

400

Which philosopher advocated for separation of powers, and checks and balances in government? 

Montesquieu

400

This general helped the roundheads win the English Civil War, but soon became dictator of England. 

Oliver Cromwell

400

These are rights refereed to in the Deceleration of Independence, as rights that cannot be taken away from you because you are born with them. 

Unalienable rights 

400

This is the name of the time period when Parliament requests Charles II to return to England to be their king. 

The Restoration 

400

Which two people overthrew King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution? 

William and Mary

500

SURPRISE!!

This question is not about the Scientific Revolution!

**Which philosopher believed people were evil by nature, and supported an absolute ruler? 

Hobbes

500

These people were rulers who made reforms based on Enlightenment values, but still remained absolute rulers

Enlightened Despots

500

This is your right to have in writing the crime you are charged with.

Habeus Corpus 

500

This phrase (two words) describes the hands off approach England used to governing the colonies before the American Revolution. 

Salutary Neglect 

500
The _________ is the agreement between rulers and their subjects, that the subjects agree to give up certain freedoms for protection of the government. 

Social contract 

500

List two SPECIFIC ways the Enlightenment spread?

Printing press

Salons

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