Renaissance
rebirth
Who was the Enlightenment philosophe who advocated for women's rights?
Mary Wollstonecraft
Which scientist is responsible for the laws of gravity?
Isaac Newton
What was the name of the religious movement that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church?
Protestant Reformation
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created ____
Equal
What country is known as the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Italy
Which Enlightenment philosopher introduced the idea of "Natural Rights"?
John Locke
theory that the earth is at the center of the universe
geocentric theory
Who was the German monk who nailed his "95 Theses" to the door of a cathedral?
Martin Luther
Which came first: The Haitian, American, or French revolution?
American
Which Renaissance writer wrote that it is better to be feared than loved?
Machiavelli
Montesquieu advocated for the separation of powers in government. Name the three branches of government.
Executive, judicial , legislative
The theory that the sun is at the center of the universe
heliocentric theory
Name the king who created the Church of England because the Pope would not grant him an annulment?
Henry VIII
Which imperialist power did the Haitians rebel against?
France
The system of thought attaching importance to humans rather than divine or supernatural matters; inspired by ancient Greek and Roman culture
Humanism
Which philosophe believed that people were inherently selfish and shouldn't be allowed to make government decisions on their own?
Thomas Hobbes
Logical procedure used to gather information and test ideas. Was eventually applied to solving problems in the government.
Scientific Method
Martin Luther witnessed the sale of___________ - paper sold to church members promising them a spot in heaven.
indulgences
What is the name of the device that French revolutionaries used to execute their enemies?
guillotine
Name three inventions of the Renaissance
answers will vary
Which philosophe advocated for a "Social Contract" between the government and the people?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Galileo helped develop the first______________ in 1609. With it, he was able to determine that Jupiter had 4 moons.
telescope
The Latin phrase for "Faith Alone"
Sola Fide
Which Mexcian revolutionary was also a Catholic priest?
Father Miguel Hidalgo