Download Study Guide Chapter 10 Key terms (matching): scientific method

Study Guide
Chapter 10
1. Key terms (matching): scientific method, geocentric, mestizos, enlightened absolutism, federal
system, inductive reasoning, heliocentric, philosophes, rationalism, laissez-faire
a. The __________________ is a systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing data.
b. The idea that Earth is at the center of the universe is called ______________.
c. In the Americas, the offspring of European and American native peoples were called
_________.
d. A new type of monarchy called _____________ was influenced by reform-minded
philosophes.
e. In the ____________, power is shared between the national government and the state
government.
f. When scientists proceed from the particular to the general they are using ____________.
g. The belief that the Sun is at the center of the universe is called the _____________ theory.
h. The intellects, or thinkers, of the Enlightenment, were generally called ____________.
i. Descartes is known as the father of _______________.
j. The doctrine that maintains that the state should not intervene in economics is called
__________.
2. What was the Enlightenment? Movement of intellects who were impressed with the
achievements of the scientific revolution
3. According to Adam Smith, what is the proper role of government in society? Protect society
from invasion, defend its citizens, maintain public works
4. Name 2 early 18th century composers who have stood out as musical geniuses of the baroque
style. Bach & Handel
5. What country challenged Spanish power in the Americas? Britain
6. What was the book written by Mary Wollstonecraft? Vindication of the Right’s of Women
7. What was the major accomplishment of the Second Continental Congress? Approved the
Declaration of Independence
8. List (3) primary occupations of the philosophes. Writers, professors, journalist
9. List the countries (5) that fought in the Seven Year’s War. Britain, Prussia, Austria, Russia,
France
10. List the freedoms guaranteed under the American Bill of Rights. Religion, speech, press, petition,
assembly
11. Name (1) country in addition to Portugal and Spain that began to establish colonies in Latin
America. France
12. Rousseau published what literary work? The Social Contract
13. Adam Smith wrote what literary work? The Wealth of Nations
14. The Seven Years War began in what year? 1756
15. What year did the American Revolution begin? 1776
16. Name the 3 branches of the U.S. government proposed in the Constitution. Executive,
Legislative, Judicial
17. Many of the Bill of Rights were derived from the natural rights of whom? Philisophes
Open Responses (Choose 1)
18. Describe inductive reasoning and give an example of finding scientific truth by using this.
19. Explain how the separation of powers works in the American government today and give a
specific example.