AP Euro Ch. 18 homework Q's

all of the following played a role in the erosion of french absolutism except

the theories of Montesqueiu

the key feature of newtons system was the law of

universal gravitation

the most famous salon was that of

madame geoffrin

copernicus's theory of the universe

postulated a sun-centered view of the universe

which powers participated in the partitioning of Poland in the late eighteenth century

prussia, russia, austria

what put an end to Catherine the Great's intention to reform Russian serfdom

pugachev's rebellion

to improve the rural economy and the lives of the peasants, Empress Maria Theresa

reduced nobles power over their serfs

all of the following were causes of the scientific revolution except

active support of the papacy

before the scientific revolution, europeans' view of the universe was based on the ideas of

aristotle

the two men generally given credit for creating the modern scientific method were

francis bacon and rene descarte

the enlightened policies of Frederick II of Prussia included all of the following except

freeing the prussian serfs

who reduced all substances to matter and mind

rene descartes

soft pastels, ornate interiors, and sentimental portraits are all characteristics of the style known as

rococo

which subject experienced a surge in popularity among the reading public in the eighteenth century?

science

david hume was the key figure in which enlightenment

scottish

between 1750 and 1789 the majority of French books were produced by publishing companies in

the netherlands and switzerland