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Chapter 17: Revolution and Enlightenment

Revolution and Enlightenment

1
According to the Ptolemaic system, _____.
A)the sun is at the center of the universe
B)the universe is a series of concentric spheres
C)the planetary bodies travel in elliptical orbits
D)the moon is at the center of the universe
2
Using his telescope as a tool to observe the heavens, Galileo discovered that _____.
A)the heavenly bodies are pure orbs of light
B)the sun is at the center of the universe
C)orbits of planets around the sun are elliptical
D)Jupiter has four moons
3
By dissecting bodies, _____ was able to accurately describe organs and the structure of the human body.
A)Robert Boyle
B)Andreas Vesalius
C)Antoine Lavoisier
D)Margaret Cavendish
4
Which of the following describes English philosopher Francis Bacon?
A)He was the father of rationalism.
B)He made a complete separation between mind and matter.
C)He called for scientists to use inductive reasoning.
D)He developed the universal law of gravity.
5
The ideas of _____ about separation of power in the government were later incorporated into the U.S. Constitution.
A)Montesquieu
B)Voltaire
C)Locke
D)Diderot
6
Which of the following did NOT help spread the ideas of the philosophes?
A)salons
B)books
C)magazines
D)the Church
7
which of the following enlightened reforms were enacted by Frederick the Great?
A)abolishment of torture except in treason and murder cases
B)complete freedom of the press
C)abolishment of serfdom
D)the principle of equality before the law
8
Which of these was NOT in conflict in the Seven Years' War?
A)Prussian and Austrian claims in Silesia
B)Russian and Austrian claims in Silesia
C)French and British claims in North America
D)French and British claims in India
9
The influence of Enlightenment beliefs is visible in the art style of rococo, which _____.
A)stressed grandeur and power
B)used big, bold design elements
C)emphasized grace, charm, and gentle action
D)was expressed mostly in religious themes
10
The _____, the first plan of government in the United States, did not provide for a strong central government.
A)Constitution
B)Articles of Confederation
C)Bill of Rights
D)Declaration of Independence
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