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What was the main focus of the geocentric theory?

  • The Earth as the center of the universe (correct)
  • The sun as the center of the universe
  • Celestial bodies moving in elliptical orbits
  • Planets moving at constant speed in circular paths

    • Which invention is credited to Zacharias Janssen?

  • The mercury barometer
  • The thermometer
  • The first microscope (correct)
  • The telescope

    • What key concept did Thomas Hobbes discuss in Leviathan?

  • The idea of natural rights
  • The social contract for government (correct)
  • The necessity of democracy
  • The separation of powers

    • Which of the following best describes John Locke's view of human nature?

    <p>Humans can learn from experience and improve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form of government did Rousseau advocate?

    <p>A democracy formed by the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist helped to unify various breakthroughs in motion into a single theory?

    <p>Isaac Newton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Voltaire is known for advocating which of the following?

    <p>Freedom of speech and tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Galileo building his own telescope?

    <p>It allowed him to observe celestial bodies for the first time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This Enlightenment thinker believed in separation of powers.

    <p>Montesquieu</p> Signup and view all the answers

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