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Who created the heliocentric theory?
Nicholas coppernicus
Explain what the heiliocentric theory is?
The sun is in the center of the universe and the earth and other planets revolve around it.
Who used observational data to support Copernicus’ theory?
Johannes Kepler
Who created a telescope to see the night sky
Galileo
Explain why Galileo was condemned from the church?
Because his ideas challenged the christain teachings that the heavens were fixed in position to earth perfectly
In what year did the Catholic Church pardon Galileo
October 1992
What were the 2 giants of the scientific revolution?
Englishmen Francis Bacon and Frenchmen Rene Descartes
What did Bacon and Descartes believe?
That the truth is not known at the end after a long process of investigation
Who didscoverdd the force of gravity?
Issac newton
What did Thomas Hobbes believe about society?
That only a powerful government could ensure an orderly society
Which philosopher emphasized the idea that rulers must protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property of their citizens?
John Locke
What type of government would Hobbes support?
Absolute monarchy
What type of government would Locke support?
Limited government
Which philosopher is famous for the idea of separation of powers in government into legislative, executice, and judicial branches?
Baron De Montesquieu
Explain why salons helped spread ideas of the enlightenment.
In these salons middle class could meet with the nobility on and equal footing to discuss and spread enlightenment ideas
Which scientist formulated the three laws of motion, laying the foundation for classical merchanics
Issac Newton
Explain the promise system and the geocentric theory
The universe is seen as a series of spheres and earth is fixed at the center
Who is known for his writing advocating for religious tolerance, freedom of expression and a limitation of the power of the monarch
Voltaire
Who is considered the father of modern philosophy are known for the famous quote “ I think, therefore I am”?
Rene Descartes
Which astronomer formulated the laws of planetary motion, indicating that planets move in elliptical orbits around the sun?
Issac Newton
Charles I had to sign what in order for parliament to give him money?
Petition of rights
The English bill of rights was passed as ment to do what
To ensure parliaments superiority over the monarchy
This was the most powerful nation during the 1500’s
Spain
What is King James most known for?
Translating the Bible the king James version
