INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Who is often credited with developing the heliocentric model of the solar system?

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

Which scientist made groundbreaking discoveries related to planetary motion and challenged the geocentric model?

• Johannes Kepler

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

Who played a key role in the mechanization of textile production in the late 18th century?

• James Watt

• Richard Arkwright

• James Hargreaves

• Samuel Slater

What is the Industrial Revolution?

• A transition from industry to agriculture

• A shift from handicraft-based to industrial economy

• An advancement in textile production only

• A movement towards urbanization and transportation

Who introduced the Flying Shuttle in 1733, revolutionizing weaving and doubling the output of a single weaver?

• Thomas Newcomen

• James Watt

• John McAdam

• John Kay

Which scientific instrument played a crucial role in the advancement of astronomy during the Scientific Revolution?

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Telescope

• Compass

Who is known for the laws of motion and universal gravitation, which laid the groundwork for classical mechanics?

• Johannes Kepler

• Rene Descartes

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

What technological innovations significantly increased production efficiency in textile industry during the Industrial Revolution?

• Printing press and loom

• Spinning Jenny and water frame

• Steam engine and telegraph

• Clock and barometer

Who completed the travel across the world in 1519 - 1522?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

What were the key aspects emphasized during the Scientific Revolution?

• Faith, intuition, and tradition

• Reason, empiricism, and skepticism

• Superstition, myth, and speculation

• Authority, dogma, and tradition