The Scientific Revolution Exit Ticket

What type of investigations were used in ancient and medieval times before the Scientific Revolution?

• Traditional and spiritual observations

• Experimental and mathematical calculations

• Chemical and biological experiments

• Astrological and alchemical studies

How would you describe the Scientific Revolution?

• A period of time when science was completely ignored

• A transformation that called for blind faith and superstition

• A movement that rejected observation and experimentation

• A transformation that called for observation, experimentation, measuring, explaining, and verification

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The Geocentric Theory was disproved by what theory?

• Big Bang Theory

• Ptolemaic Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Steady State Theory

How did people expand their knowledge of the universe prior to using advanced technology?

• Researching other peoples’ work, observations, and mathematics

• Using telescopes and satellites

• Conducting experiments in space

• Communicating with extraterrestrial beings

The Scientific Method was primarily designed for what purpose?

• A technique for artistic expression

• A new approach to investigation and discovery

• A way to prove religious beliefs

• A method for political analysis

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What was the primary goal of the Scientific Revolution?

• To challenge and refine the theories of the ancient philosophers

• To establish a new religion based on scientific principles

• To replace all natural explanations with supernatural ones

• To develop technology for space exploration

Which invention during the Scientific Revolution played a crucial role in the study of astronomy?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telescope

• The microscope

How would you describe the Scientific Revolution?

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