Scientific Revolution Quiz

Who believed in the geocentric model of the universe?

• Aristotle

• Francis Bacon

• Rene Descartes

• Copernicus

Which scientist emphasized the importance of experimentation to gain scientific knowledge?

• Aristotle

• Francis Bacon

• Rene Descartes

• Copernicus

Who discovered the connection between algebra and geometry?

• Aristotle

• Francis Bacon

• Rene Descartes

• Copernicus

Who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?

• Aristotle

• Francis Bacon

• Rene Descartes

• Copernicus

Who proved the heliocentric theory with mathematics and showed that orbital paths are ellipses?

• Kepler

• Galileo

• Newton

• Vesalius

Who perfected the telescope, further proving the heliocentric theory, established laws of physics, and proved that planets aren't smooth?

• Kepler

• Galileo

• Newton

• Vesalius

Who is known for his work on gravity and created the foundation for astrology, engineering, and physics?

• Kepler

• Galileo

• Newton

• Vesalius

Who focused on human anatomy and used bodies to accurately analyze it?

• Vesalius

• William Henry

• Robert Boyle

• Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier

Who discovered that blood is recycled through the heart and veins?

• Vesalius

• William Henry

• Robert Boyle

• Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier

Who is known as the Father of modern chemistry and was the first to define an element?

• Vesalius

• William Henry

• Robert Boyle

• Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier