Enlightenment Vocab

Question 1

Sun is the Center of the Universe

Answer 1

Helieocentric Theory

Question 2

Earth is the Center of the Universe

Answer 2

Geocentric Theory

Question 3

Elliptical orbits of the planets not circular

Answer 3

Kepler Theory

Question 4

Philosophical movement of intellectuals questioning church using reason

Answer 4

Enlightenment

Question 5

People giving up some rights for law and order

Answer 5

Social Contract

Question 6

Prior thinking from the bible and classical thinkers are being challenged

Answer 6

Scientific Revolution

Question 7

Use of humor to criticize others ideas, usually political

Answer 7

Satirists

Question 8

Gathering of intellectuals, artists and scientists.

Answer 8

Salon

Question 9

Design, grand and ornate

Answer 9

Baroque

Question 10

Design,simple and elegant (Greek)

Answer 10

Neoclassical

Question 11

Informed Monarch

Answer 11

Enlightened Despot

Question 12

One branch of government_s ability to limit another branch

Answer 12

Checks and Balances

Question 13

Distribution of powers to more than one branch.

Answer 13

Separation of Powers

Question 14

Blending of scientific reason with faith in God.

Answer 14

Deism

Question 15

What were the steps that led to the the American Revolution? (Module 12 Lesson 4)

Answer 15

• Americans are taxed highly to pay for the French and Indian War. They feel this is unjust as they do not have representation in Britain. American colonist want to separate from British Rule.
• The colonists are forced to purchase only British goods as part of the Navigation Act.
• Their tea is taxed leading to the Boston Tea Party.
• There is also the Stamp Act which taxes all paper documents and goods.

Question 16

Who helps the American Colonists in the Revolutionary War? Why?

Answer 16

The French help the American Colonists because they were eager to weaken the British

Question 17

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Who were the influences?

Answer 17

Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. He used John Locke_s influence of natural rights when he wrote, “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness”