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A period in history between the 1600s and 1700s when man began to use reason to unlock the mysteries of the universe.

The Enlightenment
100

For this section tell me the significance of each enlightenment thinker: Issac Newton

Discovered Gravity; Invented Calculus

100

What is the leader of the UK Parliament called?

The Prime Minister 

100

Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson

100

What is the best Super Bowl halftime show of all time?

(There is a correct answer)

The correct answer is the following (all S Tier performances)


1. Prince

2. Kendrick Lamar

3. Rhianna

4. Dr. Dre, Snoop, etc

5. Lady Gaga


I will give you points as long as you didn't say Maroon 5. 

200

Idea that God created the universe, and man has the ability to destroy or improve it.

Deism

200

Thomas Hobbes

people should obey government authority unless it directly threatens you, otherwise, there would be chaos


200

England and this northern country "joined" to form Great Britain

Scotland

200

Wrote Common Sense to convince colonists to support the Revolution

Thomas Paine

200

Who is performing the halftime show this year?

Bad Bunny

300

He was the first to say that the sun is the center of the universe. He was greatly criticized for dispelling Ptolemy’s Theory that the sun revolved around Earth.

Copernicus

300
Voltaire

advocate of free speech and religious tolerance; wrote Candide


300

Leader of the Roundheads who beheaded King Charles I

Oliver Cromwell

300

American brewer who helped found the Sons of Liberty

Samuel Adams

300

Where is this years Super Bowl held?

San Francisco

400

A ruler who believes and practices the ideas of the Enlightenment.

Enlightened Despot

400

Jean Jacques Rousseau

wrote the social contract; governments get authority from the people, people have the right to overthrow

400

What kind of government did Cromwell set up after he beheaded the king?

Dictatorship
400

Conflict between France and Britain in the 1760s that left them both in large debts

Seven Years War (AKA French and Indian War)

400

This year's Super Bowl will be what number?

60 (LX)

500

A place where people would get together and discuss enlightenment ideas.

Salon

500

Rene Descartes

Doubted everything but his own existence; 'I think therefore I am'


500
How did the conflict between King Charles I and Parliament begin?

He wanted to raise taxes, he repeatedly dismissed them, and he ignored the Petition of Right


500

What nation became our first ally after giving us aid during the revolution?

France

500
Which NFL team holds the record for most Super Bowl victories? (there are currently 2 answers)

New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers