18.1 The Scientific Revolution (2022)

How did the Scientific Revolution CHANGE the way of thinking about the natural world?

• People began to base thinking on careful observation and a willingness to question accepted beliefs.

• People began to lose faith in religious ideologies and turn to political leaders for guidance in worldly matters.

• People began to develop a sense of fear given the expanse of space and time so they increased defense spending.

Which of the following is a CAUSE of the Scientific Revolution?

• The Age of Exploration broadened people's curiosity of the physical world.

• Advancements in mathematics proved that the Roman Catholic Church was infallible,.

• The corruption of Renaissance Popes encouraged free thinkers to rebel against authority.

How did the heliocentric theory CHANGE the Scientific Revolution?

• Scientists began to question the Roman Catholic Church's authority.

• Scientists began to abandon experiments that questioned religious ideologies.

• Monarchs began to accept the wisdom of free thinkers over the authority of the Church.

How did the scientific method CONTRIBUTE to the Scientific Revolution?

• Repeated experimentation with repeated results provided credence to the theories of scientists.

• The scientific method established a fail proof method of protecting science from scrutiny.

• The scientific method gave scientists a collaborative network and support system for experiments.

How did Newton's Principles of Natural Philosophy CONTRIBUTE to the Scientific Revolution?

• Newton's writing helped bring together religion and science through the theory of deism.

• Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation indisputably proved the existence of God or a divine creator.

• Newton's Laws of Motion proved that royal societies were necessary to support scientific endeavors.

What is the PURPOSE of Francis Bacon's message?

• to express the need for a shared vision for science

• to explain why scientists have always failed

• to argue for more political and economic support for science

What is the PURPOSE of this French monk's message?

• to express to his reader that his scientific research will continue

• to demonstrate that Galileo's research did not have credibility

• to refute the scientific discoveries of Galileo and support the Church

How has this visual aid INFLUENCED World History?

• It questioned the validity of the Roman Catholic Church as the definitive source of knowledge.

• It sparked the Protestant Reformation by emphasizing the importance of mankind.

• It indicated that humanity is not alone by disproving the existence of God.

What was the CAUSE that led to Galileo making this statement?

• The Roman Catholic CHurch believed his work to be blasphemous.

• The Royal Science Society did not want to induct Galileo.

• Galileo felt threatened by the possibility of public panic so he retracted his work.

What is the PURPOSE of this Italian monk's letter to Galileo?

• He warns Galileo that his work would create wild speculation hurting the Church.

• He praises Galileo for his conviction of staying true to his original faith.

• He condemns Galileo for spreading lies about the origin of mankind.