Enlightenment and Scientific Thought
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- Q1Which invention is Galileo Galilei famous for improving?the telescopethe compassthe microscopethe barometer30s
- Q2What did Galileo famously drop from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to test his theories about gravity?clocksfeathersrocks of the same sizeballs of different weights30s
- Q3Which of the following did Montesquieu believe was important for a successful government?A strong leaderBalanced powers among different branchesA single governing bodyUnlimited power for rulers30s
- Q4Montesquieu's ideas greatly influenced which document?The United States ConstitutionThe Bill of RightsThe Magna CartaThe Declaration of Independence30s
- Q5Who is known as the father of modern economics?John Maynard KeynesAdam SmithDavid RicardoKarl Marx30s
- Q6What economic system did Adam Smith primarily advocate for?CommunismCapitalismFeudalismSocialism30s
- Q7Which famous writer is known for his criticism of the church and society during the Enlightenment?ShakespeareVoltaireHemingwayMark Twain30s
- Q8Which topic did Voltaire frequently write about in his works?MathematicsAstronomyFashionReligious tolerance30s
- Q9Which fruit is famously said to have inspired Isaac Newton's theory of gravity?BananaPeachAppleOrange30s
- Q10What did Isaac Newton discover about gravity?It makes objects fly away from each otherIt attracts objects towards each otherIt is stronger in water than in airIt only affects large objects30s
- Q11What concept is John Locke famous for that states people have rights just by being human?Economic rightsSocial rightsPolitical rightsNatural rights30s
- Q12Which rights did John Locke consider to be the most fundamental?Wealth, fame, and powerSafety, happiness, and successLife, liberty, and propertyEducation, friendship, and health30s
- Q13What model of the solar system did Nicolaus Copernicus propose?Quantum modelHeliocentric modelGeocentric modelFlat Earth model30s
- Q14What was one reason Copernicus' ideas were controversial during his time?It contradicted the teachings of the ChurchIt was too scientific for people to understandIt focused only on the moonIt suggested planets were made of gas30s
- Q15What famous statement is Rene Descartes known for?I think, therefore I amThe unexamined life is not worth livingThat's one small step for manTo be or not to be30s