Unit 7 Review Flashcards
According to Ptolemy what was earths position in the universe?
How did Copernicus’s view differ?
Which did Kepler observations support?
According to Ptolemy, the earth position was in center of the universe, where as Copernicus said the sun was in the middle and the plants revolved around the sun
What are four steps In the scientific method
Four steps in the scientific method are question of problem
Hypothesis
Test hypothesis with experiment
Analyze data
List four new instruments that came into use during the scientific revolution. Identify the purpose of each one
Four instruments that came in the scientific revolution are the
Microscope- used to observe bacteria
Mercury barometer- used to measure atmospheric pressure
Fahrenheit thermometer- used to show water freezing at 32 degrees
Celsius thermometer- used to show water freezing at 0 degrees
How did the enlightenment lead to a more secular outlook
People questions their religious beliefs as the teachings of the church. People accepted mysteries of the universe as workings of God. Newton sought to reveal God through this work. Critics wanted to get rid of religious faith of superstitions and fear and promote religious tolerance.
How did the ideas of Hobbes and Locke differ
Hobbes expressed ideas in a work called Leviathan. He believed humans were naturally selfish and wicked. Locke had a more positive view. He believed people could learn from experiences.
What did Montesquieu believe led to the fall of Rome’s? What doc he admire about the government of Britain
He admired that there was division of power among different branches and a separation of powers.
Name three developments in the ears during the enlightenment
Neoclassical art emerged, a simple elegant style based on ideas and themes of Ancient Rome and Greece. Classical music emerged, new and lighter style of music. Novel emerged, lengthy works of prose fiction.
What sorts of reforms did the enlightened despots make? In what respects did their reforms fail?
Frederick the second supported the philosophers ideas. He granted religious freedom reduced censorship and improved education but did nothing to end suffrage because he wanted the support of the nobles.
Why did the articles of confederation result in a weak national government?
There was no federal government, no judicial branch, no power to regulate trade or collect taxes.
How did the writers of the U.S. constitution put into practice the idea of separation of powers? A system of checks and balances
With the system or checks and balances were each branch checks the actions of the others to prevent one branch from dominating the others.
