Unit 3: New Ideas and New Worlds

During the Middle Ages, most Europeans believed in the theory that the Earth was the center of the Universe. This is known as...

• Geocentric theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Tectonic Theory

• Science

Scientists like Nicholas Copernicus challenged the geocentric theory and in its place put_______

• Heliocentric

• Halo-centric

• geocentric

• science

Who came up with the scientific method?

• Francis Scott Keys

• Isaac Newton

• Francis Bacon

• Kevin Bacon

Before the Renaissance, most people accepted the Churches theory on things.

• true

• false

The Scientific Revolution and the Renaissance both were examples of humanist ideas and a push back on the Churches authority over knowledge.

• ture

• false

Which is a motivation for exploration?

• Interest in trade with Asia

• Curiosity sparked by the renaissance

• spreading the word of God

• All are motivations

God, Gold, and Glory are examples of motivations for....

• exploration

• living

• The renaissance

• the Mongol invasions

The Caravel was a fast ship used by the Spanish during exploration

• true

• false

The Astrolabe was a type of ship that could hold lots of cargo.

• true

• false

Which is NOT a tool use for exploration?

• the compass

• the astrolabe

• The astrobus

• the traverse board