The Medieval View and Scientific Revolution
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What was the geocentric theory?

  • The theory that planets move in elliptical orbits
  • The belief that the earth was at the center of the universe (correct)
  • The belief that the sun was at the center of the universe
  • The view that the universe is expanding

    • The Scientific Revolution began in the early 17th century.

    False

    Who was the Greek philosopher whose ideas influenced the geocentric theory?

    Aristotle

    The invention of the __________ helped spread new ideas more widely during the Scientific Revolution.

    <p>printing press</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the founder of modern chemistry?

    <p>Robert Boyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scholars with their contributions to the geocentric theory:

    <p>Aristotle = Proposed the earth-centered universe Ptolemy = Expanded the geocentric theory Copernicus = Challenged the geocentric view Galileo = Provided observational support for heliocentrism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a factor in the spread of the Scientific Revolution?

    <p>The rise of absolute monarchies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Boyle's law explains the relationship between volume, temperature, and mass of gas.

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

    The Scientific Revolution involved a willingness to question accepted beliefs.

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

    What did Jenner use to produce the world’s first vaccination?

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

    The physical world was formerly thought to consist of four elements: earth, air, fire, and ______.

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

    What did European explorers discover during the Renaissance that contributed to new ways of thinking?

    <p>Peoples and animals previously unknown in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following historical figures with their contributions:

    <p>Robert Boyle = Founder of modern chemistry Jenner = Developed the first vaccination Galileo Galilei = Challenged the geocentric theory Isaac Newton = Formulated the laws of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What movement challenged the relationship between government and its people?

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

    The Sceptical Chymist was written by Galileo Galilei.

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

    What does Boyle's law describe?

    <p>The relationship between the volume, temperature, and pressure of gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which thinker is known for extending the emphasis on the individual to economic thinking?

    <p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Philosophes advocated for blind obedience to authority figures.

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

    What natural rights does John Locke argue that people are born with?

    <p>Life, liberty, and property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ________ emphasized the importance of the individual in society during the Enlightenment.

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

    Match the following Enlightenment figures with their contributions:

    <p>John Locke = Natural rights theory Voltaire = Advocate for freedom of speech Montesquieu = Separation of powers Rousseau = Social contract theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common belief among the philosophes regarding government?

    <p>It is formed to promote the welfare of individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Some kings and queens during the Enlightenment were indifferent to the ideas of the philosophes.

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

    Explain one reason why some women might have been critical of the Enlightenment.

    <p>Women were often excluded from the philosophical discussions and rights that were promoted during the Enlightenment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher believed that the government should reflect the consent of the governed?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Voltaire's 'Candide' supports the philosophy of Optimism.

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

    What method did Enlightenment writers often use to critique societal norms?

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

    In 'Gulliver's Travels', Lemuel Gulliver's voyages lead him to several __________ lands.

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

    In Candide, what happens to those who attempt to escape from working at the sugar mill?

    <p>They are punished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each author with their respective work:

    <p>Voltaire = Candide Jonathan Swift = Gulliver’s Travels Hobbes = Leviathan Locke = Two Treatises of Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hobbes believed that humans are naturally peaceful and that government is unnecessary.

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

    The king of Brobdingnag reacted with __________ to Gulliver's description of firearms.

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

    What motivated Catherine the Great to grant nobles absolute power?

    <p>To gain the nobles’ support and secure her throne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Catherine the Great expanded Russian territory significantly during her reign.

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

    What was the significance of the First Partition of Poland?

    <p>It marked the beginning of Poland's disappearance as an independent country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Catherine the Great fought two wars with the _____ Turks to gain control over the Black Sea.

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

    What was one of the main resources that Peter the Great sought during his reign?

    <p>A port on the Baltic Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Serfs in Russia gained more freedom under Catherine the Great.

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

    Who were the three neighboring powers involved in the partitioning of Poland?

    <p>Russia, Prussia, and Austria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following rulers with their respective actions:

    <p>Catherine the Great = Expanded Russia and gained control over the Black Sea Peter the Great = Fought for a Baltic Sea port Prussia = Participated in the partition of Poland Austria = Joined neighbors in territorial expansion of Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medieval Cosmology

    • The geocentric theory posits that Earth is the universe's immovable center, with celestial bodies moving in circular paths around it.
    • This belief stemmed from Aristotle's philosophy and Ptolemy's expansions in the second century A.D.
    • Christianity reinforced this view, portraying Earth as a divine, central stage for life's events.

    Scientific Revolution

    • Starting in the mid-1500s, scholars began questioning established beliefs, leading to a transformative shift known as the Scientific Revolution.
    • This movement emphasized observation and skepticism, challenging age-old doctrines.
    • The Renaissance and exploration expanded horizons, revealing unfamiliar peoples and animals, which encouraged new inquiries.
    • The printing press enabled rapid dissemination of revolutionary ideas across Europe.

    Contributions to Chemistry

    • Robert Boyle is recognized as the father of modern chemistry, advocating for the scientific method.
    • In "The Sceptical Chymist" (1661), he refuted the classical four-element theory, proposing that matter consists of smaller particles.
    • Boyle's law explains the interrelationship between gas volume, temperature, and pressure.

    Enlightenment Thinkers

    • The Enlightenment placed reason at its core, prompting re-examination of human rights and government roles.
    • Philosophes championed the importance of individual reasoning and societal welfare.
    • Adam Smith influenced economic thought by arguing that personal self-interest drives economic progress.

    Key Figures and Concepts

    • John Locke emphasized natural rights, asserting that individuals are entitled to life, liberty, and property.
    • Enlightenment ideas inspired critiques of government authority and nurtured the concepts of social contracts and individual rights.
    • Critics of Enlightenment, including some women, identified limitations in the movement, particularly regarding gender equality.

    Enlightenment Literature and Satire

    • Satirical literature, exemplified by Voltaire’s "Candide" and Jonathan Swift’s "Gulliver’s Travels," criticized societal norms and human folly.
    • Voltaire aimed to dismantle optimism by depicting harsh realities, while Swift highlighted the absurdity of societal practices through fantastical narratives.

    Catherine the Great

    • As empress, Catherine expanded Russia's borders, securing access to the Black Sea after conflicts with the Ottoman Empire.
    • She strategically participated in the Partition of Poland (1772-1795), asserting Russia's influence while Poland lost its independence.

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