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Enlightenment and Scientific Thought

Quiz by Paul Bachman

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21 questions
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  • Q1
    Which invention is Galileo Galilei famous for improving?
    the telescope
    the compass
    the microscope
    the barometer
    30s
  • Q2
    What did Galileo famously drop from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to test his theories about gravity?
    clocks
    feathers
    rocks of the same size
    balls of different weights
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following did Montesquieu believe was important for a successful government?
    A strong leader
    Balanced powers among different branches
    A single governing body
    Unlimited power for rulers
    30s
  • Q4
    Montesquieu's ideas greatly influenced which document?
    The United States Constitution
    The Bill of Rights
    The Magna Carta
    The Declaration of Independence
    30s
  • Q5
    Who is known as the father of modern economics?
    John Maynard Keynes
    Adam Smith
    David Ricardo
    Karl Marx
    30s
  • Q6
    What economic system did Adam Smith primarily advocate for?
    Communism
    Capitalism
    Feudalism
    Socialism
    30s
  • Q7
    Which famous writer is known for his criticism of the church and society during the Enlightenment?
    Shakespeare
    Voltaire
    Hemingway
    Mark Twain
    30s
  • Q8
    Which topic did Voltaire frequently write about in his works?
    Mathematics
    Astronomy
    Fashion
    Religious tolerance
    30s
  • Q9
    Which fruit is famously said to have inspired Isaac Newton's theory of gravity?
    Banana
    Peach
    Apple
    Orange
    30s
  • Q10
    What did Isaac Newton discover about gravity?
    It makes objects fly away from each other
    It attracts objects towards each other
    It is stronger in water than in air
    It only affects large objects
    30s
  • Q11
    What concept is John Locke famous for that states people have rights just by being human?
    Economic rights
    Social rights
    Political rights
    Natural rights
    30s
  • Q12
    Which rights did John Locke consider to be the most fundamental?
    Wealth, fame, and power
    Safety, happiness, and success
    Life, liberty, and property
    Education, friendship, and health
    30s
  • Q13
    What model of the solar system did Nicolaus Copernicus propose?
    Quantum model
    Heliocentric model
    Geocentric model
    Flat Earth model
    30s
  • Q14
    What was one reason Copernicus' ideas were controversial during his time?
    It contradicted the teachings of the Church
    It was too scientific for people to understand
    It focused only on the moon
    It suggested planets were made of gas
    30s
  • Q15
    What famous statement is Rene Descartes known for?
    I think, therefore I am
    The unexamined life is not worth living
    That's one small step for man
    To be or not to be
    30s

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