Enlightenment

Which of the following best defines the "scientific revolution?"

• movement in the 1950s and 1960s that pushed for rights and equality for all races and genders
• movement in the 1500-1600s that questioned the practices of the Church and led to a split and formation of new branches of Christianity
• movement in the 1300-1600s that was a rebirth in Classical thought, art, music, literature, etc.
• movement and new ways of thinking in science that led to new advancements and discoveries in the 1500-1600s

Which of the following are reasons why the Scientific Revolution occurred? (choose all that apply)

• new ideas were being accepted and people were gradually rejecting outdated beliefs
• science was becoming based on inquiry and observation
• the Church started to openly accept the scientists beliefs
• the Renaissance led to a decline in logic and thought so the Scientific revolution brought those ideas back
• the printing press led to the spread of ideas quickly

Which of the following areas of science saw advancements and new developments during the Scientific Revolution? (choose all that apply)

• astronomy
• oversea exploration
• physical science
• anatomy

Heliocentric theory is best defined as:

• theory that the sun and all other planets revolve around the earth
• theory that the earth is the center of the universe
• theory that the earth and other planets revolve around the sun
• theory that the moon revolves around the earth

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

• discoveries regarding the heliocentric theory were widely accepted immediately
• discoveries regarding the heliocentric theory caused conflict with the Church
• discoveries regarding the heliocentric theory were not controversial
• discoveries regarding the heliocentric theory were later proven to be false

Which of the following best describes the scientific method?

• the scientific method is the only correct way to conduct research
• the scientific method is a way of thinking that answers questions through faith in the Church
• the scientific method is a step-by-step series to conduct scientific experiments through observation and testing
• the scientific method has been gradually phased out of the scientific community and is no longer in use

Which of the following were scientific advancements of Sir Isaac Newton? (choose all that apply)

• laws of gravity
• laws of motion
• heliocentric theory
• universal declaration of human rights

Which of the following were inventions of the Scientific Revolution? (choose all that apply)

• longbows
• microscope
• gunpowder
• thermometer
• barometer

Which of the following are reasons why the Scientific Revolution was important?

• it challenged accepted ideas and led to new ways of thinking
• new advancements and discoveries led to breakthroughs in science and technology
• it influenced Enlightenment thinkers and based new though on logic and reason
• all of the above

Which of the following best defines "Enlightenment?"

• movement that led to a rebirth in art, literature, music, etc. in Europe
• the theory favoring strong government authority over that of the individual
• movement stressing reason and thought; would influence Revolutions and government systems
• political revolution reforming the government in former monarchial systems