Inventions and Breakthroughs Geek Squad The Enlightened The Arts Enlightened Absolutism JEOPARDY
Copernicus figured out that the universe was this (also known as sun-centered) 100
Newton defined three laws of motion. His argument was known as this 200
William Harvey figured out that the heart was the beginning point for the circulation of blood and not this 300
Galileo Galilei observed that planets and moons were made up of this 400
What is the scientific method? 500
This German mathematician showed that the orbits of the planets around the Sun were not circular, but elliptical 100
This mathematician wrote works such as Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy and Principia 200
This physician dissected the human body and discussed his findings in On the Fabric of the Human Body 300
This scientist invented a system of naming the chemical elements 400
Why was Maria Winkelmann denied a position as assistant astronomer at the Berlin Academy? 500
The world “philosophe” meaning philosopher is in what language? 100
This English philosopher argued that every person was born with a tabula rasa, or blank mind 200
This French philosopher identified three basic kinds of government: republics, despotism, and monarchies 300
This French philosopher helped spread the ideas of the Enlightenment through his Encyclopedias 400
What is the Social Contract? 500
The Swing by Fragonard is an example of what artistic movement? 100
This child prodigy created operas such as The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, and Don Giovanni 200
This renowned organists and composer, composed Mass in B Minor 300
This German musician composed Messiah 400
What are the characteristics of the rococo style? 500
In this system, rulers tried to govern by Enlightenment principles while maintaining their royal powers 100
This ruler of Prussia abolished the use of torture (except in treason and murder cases), granted limited freedom of speech and press, as well as granted greater religious toleration 200
This Empress of Austria was challenged by Prussia in the War of the Austrian Sucession 300
This Russian ruler invited Denis Diderot to Russia and urged him to speak frankly, “as man to man” 400
Why was Joseph II of Austria not successful in reforming his empire? 500
FINAL JEOPARDY What were 3 provisions of the Treaty of Paris 1763? ****************