Enlightenment (EOC Exam)
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5reided on January 18, 2011
Subjects:
world studies, world history, social studies, europe, european history, history, enlightenment
Description:
Concepts and terms relating to the Enlightenment that may be tested on during the World Studies 8 End of Course Examination.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Copernicus | Astronomer and mathematician who thought that planets revolved around the sun (heliocentrism). |
| Galileo | Astronomer who made significant improvements to the telescope. |
| Newton | Scientist responsible for laws of motion and laws of gravity. |
| Voltaire | Believed in deism: God created the universe before disappearing. |
| Locke | Believed every person was born with a blank mind, and senses, experiences, and environment influenced everything about a person. |
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