Dunaway chapter test new

Question 1

Who created the heliocentric theory?

Answer 1

Nicholas coppernicus

Question 2

Explain what the heiliocentric theory is?

Answer 2

The sun is in the center of the universe and the earth and other planets revolve around it.

Question 3

Who used observational data to support Copernicus’ theory?

Answer 3

Johannes Kepler

Question 4

Who created a telescope to see the night sky

Answer 4

Galileo

Question 5

Explain why Galileo was condemned from the church?

Answer 5

Because his ideas challenged the christain teachings that the heavens were fixed in position to earth perfectly

Question 6

In what year did the Catholic Church pardon Galileo

Answer 6

October 1992

Question 7

What were the 2 giants of the scientific revolution?

Answer 7

Englishmen Francis Bacon and Frenchmen Rene Descartes

Question 8

What did Bacon and Descartes believe?

Answer 8

That the truth is not known at the end after a long process of investigation

Question 9

Who didscoverdd the force of gravity?

Answer 9

Issac newton

Question 10

What did Thomas Hobbes believe about society?

Answer 10

That only a powerful government could ensure an orderly society

Question 11

Which philosopher emphasized the idea that rulers must protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property of their citizens?

Answer 11

John Locke

Question 12

What type of government would Hobbes support?

Answer 12

Absolute monarchy

Question 13

What type of government would Locke support?

Answer 13

Limited government

Question 14

Which philosopher is famous for the idea of separation of powers in government into legislative, executice, and judicial branches?

Answer 14

Baron De Montesquieu

Question 15

Explain why salons helped spread ideas of the enlightenment.

Answer 15

In these salons middle class could meet with the nobility on and equal footing to discuss and spread enlightenment ideas

Question 16

Which scientist formulated the three laws of motion, laying the foundation for classical merchanics

Answer 16

Issac Newton

Question 17

Explain the promise system and the geocentric theory

Answer 17

The universe is seen as a series of spheres and earth is fixed at the center

Question 18

Who is known for his writing advocating for religious tolerance, freedom of expression and a limitation of the power of the monarch

Answer 18

Voltaire

Question 19

Who is considered the father of modern philosophy are known for the famous quote “ I think, therefore I am”?

Answer 19

Rene Descartes

Question 20

Which astronomer formulated the laws of planetary motion, indicating that planets move in elliptical orbits around the sun?

Answer 20

Issac Newton

Question 21

Charles I had to sign what in order for parliament to give him money?

Answer 21

Petition of rights

Question 22

The English bill of rights was passed as ment to do what

Answer 22

To ensure parliaments superiority over the monarchy

Question 23

This was the most powerful nation during the 1500’s

Answer 23

Spain

Question 24

What is King James most known for?

Answer 24

Translating the Bible the king James version

Question 25

The first king to be tired and executed by his people was who ?

Answer 25

Charles I

Question 26

What religion Waht James II

Answer 26

Catholic

Question 27

Why did Peter the great want to westernize. Russia

Answer 27

To modernize the country

Question 28

What was the edict of Nantes and who created it?

Answer 28

Henert lV promised that Protestant could live in peace in France and could set up houses of worship in some French city’s

Question 29

Why did parliament want William of orange and Mary to overthrow James ll

Answer 29

His open Catholicism and attempts to elevate Catholics to positions of power greatly alarmed protestant members of parliament