Chapter 9 Quiz Flashcards
1
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Made significant contributions in the areas of physics, geography, and optics
A
Bacon
2
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Became king of England after Cromwell’s death
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Charles II
3
Q
Promoted rationalism because he did not trust any path to truth except human reason
A
Descartes
4
Q
Absolute ruler of France
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Louis XIV
5
Q
Favored empiricism because he believed that true knowledge was through experience
A
Locke
6
Q
Discovered the circulatory system
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Harvey
7
Q
Father of Geometry
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Euclid
8
Q
Developed laws of gravity and motion
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Newton
9
Q
He was a Christian who lectured in defense of Christianity and actively opposed the enemies of Christianity
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Boyle
10
Q
They signed the English Bill of Rights in exchange for the throne of England
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William and Mary
