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Astronomers 100Astronomers 100

• T/F Copernicus proved his heliocentric theory using mostly complicated mathematics to show elliptical orbits around the sun so most people could not comprehend his theories.

• T/F Copernicus proved his heliocentric theory using mostly complicated mathematics to show elliptical orbits around the sun so most people could not comprehend his theories.


• He was considered the most gifted astronomer of his age. Despite the fact that he never embraced heliocentrism, he did more than anyone of his generation to advance the science of astronomy through his very careful and detailed observations and calculations about the movements of heavenly bodies. Name him.

• He was considered the most gifted astronomer of his age. Despite the fact that he never embraced heliocentrism, he did more than anyone of his generation to advance the science of astronomy through his very careful and detailed observations and calculations about the movements of heavenly bodies. Name him.

Astronomers 300 Astronomers 300

• Who wrote Dialogue Concerning Two World Systems?

• Who wrote Dialogue Concerning Two World Systems?


• Newton’s natural laws of motion had a profound impact on the way the Western World understood the universe. When changes in science change the worldview of society it is called a ___________ ____________

• Newton’s natural laws of motion had a profound impact on the way the Western World understood the universe. When changes in science change the worldview of society it is called a ___________ ____________


• According to the Aristotelian/Ptolemaic system planets orbit in a circular path making what smaller loops as they orbit the earth?

• According to the Aristotelian/Ptolemaic system planets orbit in a circular path making what smaller loops as they orbit the earth?

Other Scientists 100Other Scientists 100

• Who wrote On The Structure of the Human Body?

• Who wrote On The Structure of the Human Body?


• Who was the father of deductive rationalism?

• Who was the father of deductive rationalism?


• Who wrote The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals?

• Who wrote The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals?


• His book Novum Organum advanced the idea that truth was based on sensory perception and, thus, promoted empiricism and experimentation. Known as father of scientific method.

• His book Novum Organum advanced the idea that truth was based on sensory perception and, thus, promoted empiricism and experimentation. Known as father of scientific method.


• Who proved that fire is not an element, but rather is the result of the combination of oxygen and other combustible substances. He also formulated the law of conservation of matter (it can change form, but not be destroyed).

• Who proved that fire is not an element, but rather is the result of the combination of oxygen and other combustible substances. He also formulated the law of conservation of matter (it can change form, but not be destroyed).

Political Philosophers 100Political Philosophers 100

• According to Rousseau the government must enforce the ______________ .

• According to Rousseau the government must enforce the ______________ .


Name Hobbes’ book in which he describes the social contract.


• Finish Rousseau’s quote that suggests the reason government is needed “Man is born free….”

• Finish Rousseau’s quote that suggests the reason government is needed “Man is born free….”

Poltical Philosophers 400Poltical Philosophers 400

• Name Montesquieu’s 1748 book in which he described the necessary structure of a government in order to protect the liberty of the people and prevent the abuse of power.

• Name Montesquieu’s 1748 book in which he described the necessary structure of a government in order to protect the liberty of the people and prevent the abuse of power.

Poltical Philosophers 500Poltical Philosophers 500

• Locke’s most famous work on political philosophy was what?

• Locke’s most famous work on political philosophy was what?

Philosophes 100Philosophes 100

• Who said “crush the infamous thing’ referring to the intolerance and ignorance spread by the Church?

• Who said “crush the infamous thing’ referring to the intolerance and ignorance spread by the Church?


• Who believed that humans at birth were like a blank slate?

• Who believed that humans at birth were like a blank slate?


• Who wrote Vindication of the Rights of Women?

• Who wrote Vindication of the Rights of Women?


• What was Voltaire’s real name?• What was Voltaire’s real name?


• Who assisted Diderot in editing the Encyclopedia?

• Who assisted Diderot in editing the Encyclopedia?

Economics & Counter Enlightenment 100


• What was the title of Adam Smith’s seminal 1776 work?

• What was the title of Adam Smith’s seminal 1776 work?



• Smith used this term to describe the way supply and demand (pushed by individuals’ self interest) worked to regulate the market.

• Smith used this term to describe the way supply and demand (pushed by individuals’ self interest) worked to regulate the market.



• Who described the “categorical imperative”—the notion that there are certain realms of understanding that science cannot explain—that humans have an innate ability to know right from wrong and recognize beauty?

• Who described the “categorical imperative”—the notion that there are certain realms of understanding that science cannot explain—that humans have an innate ability to know right from wrong and recognize beauty?



• Rousseau referred to man in the state of nature as wild and untamed, yet also kind, unselfish, honest—thus, he used the term “noble __________ “

• Rousseau referred to man in the state of nature as wild and untamed, yet also kind, unselfish, honest—thus, he used the term “noble __________ “



• This French economist and physician led the Physiocrats who promoted a free flow of wealth, contrary to both guilds and mercantilism.

• This French economist and physician led the Physiocrats who promoted a free flow of wealth, contrary to both guilds and mercantilism.

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• “I do not agree with a word you say, but I would defend till death your right to say it.”

• “I do not agree with a word you say, but I would defend till death your right to say it.”


• “…if then we set aside what what is not the essence of the social contract, we shall find that it is reducible to the following terms: Each of us puts in common his person and his whole power under the supreme direction of the general will, and in return we receive every member as an indivisible part of the whole.”

• “…if then we set aside what what is not the essence of the social contract, we shall find that it is reducible to the following terms: Each of us puts in common his person and his whole power under the supreme direction of the general will, and in return we receive every member as an indivisible part of the whole.”


• “The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.”

• “The spirit of moderation should also be the spirit of the lawgiver.”


• “If I have seen further than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.”

• “If I have seen further than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.”


• “A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.”

• “A wise man proportions his belief to the evidence.”

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• Who wrote An Essay Concerning Human Understanding?

• Who wrote An Essay Concerning Human Understanding?


• Name one of the top three Democratic candidates for President and one of the top three Republicans (according to national polls).

• Name one of the top three Democratic candidates for President and one of the top three Republicans (according to national polls).


• Who is the president of Pakistan?• Who is the president of Pakistan?


• Who wrote Critique of Pure Reason?

• Who wrote Critique of Pure Reason?


What scientist proved that all falling bodies descend with equal velocity

What scientist proved that all falling bodies descend with equal velocity

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