Scientific revolution

Scientific revolution

10th Grade

8 Qs

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Scientific revolution

Scientific revolution

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Descartes’s assertion that “it is certain that I am really distinct from my body. . .”contributed to the principle of the separation of

soul and spirit
consciousness and emotions
intellect and willpower

mind and matter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The mastery of Greek and Latin by Renaissance humanists influenced the Scientific Revolution by

illuminating the views of Archimedes and Plato.

Focusing on art instead of science
Ignoring ancient texts and ideas
Inventing new languages

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which individual is credited with the discovery of a comet?

Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei

Maria Winckelmann

Johannes Kepler

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The work of William Harvey proved that

the digestion of food in the body
the function of the nervous system
the process of respiration in the body

the heart circulates blood through the body

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did new technology, such as the telescope, lay the foundation of the Scientific Revolution?

By making new scientific discoveries possible

By making scientists rely solely on old, outdated methods of observation
By causing scientists to reject new theories and ideas
By preventing scientists from observing celestial bodies and gathering evidence

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The conclusion that the Catholic Church felt threatened by the Scientific Revolution is supported by the fact that it

embraced new scientific discoveries

ordered Galileo to abandon the Copernican idea of the universe.

encouraged open-mindedness and critical thinking
supported the idea of scientific inquiry

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler?

They were Renaissance-era mathematicians and astronomers.
They were medieval knights and warriors.
They were ancient Greek philosophers.
They were famous painters and sculptors.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Francis Bacon?

French painter and sculptor
English philosopher, statesman, scientist, and author
Italian architect and engineer
German composer and musician