13.4b and 13.6 Quiz

Match the following

• procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence

• empiricism

• system where planets revolve around the sun

• heliocentric

• system where planets and the sun revolve around Earth

• rationalism

• belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge

• geocentric

• knowledge is achieved through observation

• scientific method

The Scientific Revolution took place during the 1500s and ​ (a)   . During this time, ​ (b)   theorized that Earth revolved around the sun. Later, Galileo agreed and used his ​ (c)   to make observations about celestial objects. The ​ (d)   tried to force Galileo to recant his ideas. Later, Isaac Newton wrote ​ (e)   which informed the world about gravity.

• 1600s
• Copernicus
• telescope
• Catholic Church
• Principia

One invention that furthered the study of biology was the ​ (a)   In the field of philosophy, Renee Descartes used ​ (b)   to form his philosophy. Francis Bacon created the ​ (c)   .

• microscope.
• reason
• scientific method

T/F A natural philosopher is someone who studies and tries to explain the world.

• True

• False

T/F Newton's ideas weren't challenged until Albert Einstein in the 20th century.

• True

• False

Peter the Great wanted to do what with Russia?

• Maintain traditional Russian culture and customs
• Modernize and westernize Russia
• Isolate Russia from the rest of the world
• Expand Russia's territory through conquest

Ivan the Terrible was Russia's first what?

• king
• czar

• emperor
• president

Which Russian city became a major port under Peter the Great's rule?

• Moscow
• Kazan
• Novosibirsk
• St. Petersburg

The Austrian Empire was ruled by which family?

• Windsor
• Romanov
• Bourbon
• Habsburg

Prussia became well known for what?

• Advanced agricultural techniques
• Artistic achievements
• Maritime exploration
• Powerful military and efficient bureaucracy