Sci-Fi
Theorized that the sun is the center of the universe.
Who is Copernicus?
This philosopher believed an absolute monarchy was the way to go.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
Social gatherings that allowed people to spread Enlightened ideas (including women).
What are salons?
This founding father wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
The capital of Ukraine.
Where is Kyiv?
The name of Galileo's most famous book of astrology.
What is the Starry Messenger?
Locke believed this was the most important factor for the development of children.
What is education?
The capitol building is an example of this Enlightenment age architecture.
What is neoclassical?
The Declaration of Independence was inspired the most by this philosopher.
Who is John Locke?
The winner of best picture at the 2022 Oscars.
What is Coda?
This scientist came up w/ calculus when he was quarantining from the Black Plague.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
The 5 concepts of the philosophes.
What are reason, nature, happiness, progress, & liberty?
Wollstonecraft's most famous work, advocating for equal education for women.
What is A Vindication of the Rights of Woman?
This philosopher inspired our Federal System style of government.
Who is Montesquieu?
The current Secretary of State.
Who is Anthony Blinken?
Describe the 3 laws of motion.
What is:
1st - objects in motion stay in motion (Inertia)
2nd - F=ma
3rd - Equal & opposite reaction
Voltaire made most of his money off this scheme.
What is cheating the lottery?
Catherine the Great was born in this modern day country.
Where is Poland?
Describe one amendment (besides 1 & 2) and choose the correct #.
What is
3 - no quartering
4 - unreasonable search & seizure
5 - due process of the law
6 - right to a trial
7 - right to a trial for civil cases
8 - excessive bail
9 - other rights
10 - state's rights
This college has the most softball national championships of all time.
What is UCLA?
This scientist/philosopher uttered the iconic phrase: "I think therefore I am."
Who is Rene Descartes?
Voltaire's real name.
What is Francois-Marie?
Frederick the Great's nickname.
Who is the Philosopher King?
The presidential cabinet is composed of this many departments.
What is 15?
Red Bull was founded in this country.
Where is Austria?