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What was the significance of Denis Diderot's work during the Enlightenment?
What was the significance of Denis Diderot's work during the Enlightenment?
What concept is famously associated with Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations?
What concept is famously associated with Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations?
What characterized salons and coffeehouses in the 17th century?
What characterized salons and coffeehouses in the 17th century?
How did baroque art change through the 18th century?
How did baroque art change through the 18th century?
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What is an enlightened despot?
What is an enlightened despot?
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What is the main idea of the heliocentric model?
What is the main idea of the heliocentric model?
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What concept did Isaac Newton contribute to during the Scientific Revolution?
What concept did Isaac Newton contribute to during the Scientific Revolution?
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Which belief is associated with rationalism?
Which belief is associated with rationalism?
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What was one consequence Galileo faced for his teachings?
What was one consequence Galileo faced for his teachings?
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What did John Locke emphasize in his philosophy?
What did John Locke emphasize in his philosophy?
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Which of the following was a major focus of Voltaire's writings?
Which of the following was a major focus of Voltaire's writings?
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What idea did Montesquieu advance in political theory?
What idea did Montesquieu advance in political theory?
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What was a significant conflict during the 16th and 17th centuries regarding science?
What was a significant conflict during the 16th and 17th centuries regarding science?
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Study Notes
Unit 4 Study Guide - Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment
- The universe was discussed in class.
- Geocentric and Heliocentric theories were discussed.
- Isaac Newton's work disproved the Geocentric view.
- Immanuel Kant gave a quote which sums up the Enlightenment.
- What was unique about the works of Galileo?
- How did Bacon's scientific method change the way people studied the universe?
- Rationalism means the belief that people should use reason to make decisions.
- Why did people during the 16th and 17th centuries feel they needed to choose between science and religion?
- The Catholic Church punished scientists.
- How did the scientific revolution open the door to enlightenment?
- What were the major arguments brought up by enlightenment thinkers?
- John Locke (environment dictates you (natural rights))
- Rousseau (social contract, General Will)
- Montesquieu (separation of powers)
- What was Voltaire's main focus in his works?
- Religious Tolerance and Freedom of Thought were important during the Enlightenment.
- How should cultures be judged? Avoid ethnocentrism and understand other cultures.
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This quiz covers key concepts from the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment periods, discussing major figures like Newton, Kant, and Galileo. It explores the shift from geocentric to heliocentric theories, the development of the scientific method, and the influence of Enlightenment thinkers on modern thought. Prepare to test your understanding of these pivotal movements in history.
