Week One World History Test RC

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During the Scientific Revolution people started using experiments to test theories (Ideas) rather than just believing the teachings of the Church. True or False?

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True

Front

The period of time in early Modern Europe that saw many new scientific advancements is known as the...

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Scientific Revolution

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These steps describe the :
1.  Ask a question
2.  Form a hypothesis
3.  Experiment to test hypothesis
4.  Analyze data
5.  Draw a conclusion

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Scientific Method

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What was the most important focus of European scientists during the Scientific Revolution?

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Understanding the laws of nature

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Scientists started relying on _____________ and _______________ instead of basing their beliefs on faith.

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Reason and Logic

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According to the Heliocentric theory, which celestial body is at the center of the solar system?

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Sun

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Copernicus proposed that the planets

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Revolved around the sun

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Ptolemy's theory that the Earth is the center of the universe and was taught by the Catholic Church is known as the

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Geocentric Theory

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Which pair of ideas were central to the Scientific Revolution?

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observation and experimentation

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How did the Protestant Reformation influence the Scientific Revolution?

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By promoting critical thinking and questioning of traditional beliefs