Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment Quiz

What was the main reason for the Scientific Revolution?

• Spread of the Bible

• Discovery of Americas

• Invention of the Printing Press

• Exploration of the natural world

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Who proposed the Heliocentric Theory that the Sun is the center of the universe?

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Copernicus

• Newton

Which scientist proved the Heliocentric Theory mathematically?

• Newton

• Copernicus

• Kepler

• Galileo

What is the main idea of the Scientific Method?

• To develop general theories and alter predictions

• To formulate hypotheses and testable predictions

• To make observations and refine hypotheses

• To gather data and test predictions

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Who formulated the Law of Gravity?

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Copernicus

• Newton

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Which scientific instrument was used to study muscles and organs?

• Thermometer

• Microscope

• Mercury barometer

• Dissected corpses

Which French Philosophe fought for tolerance, reason, and religious freedom?

• Jenner

• Locke

• Hobbs

• Voltaire

According to Thomas Hobbs, what do humans naturally tend to be?

• Reasonable

• Tolerant

• Wicked

• Peaceful

Who believed in the concept of Natural Rights and the overthrow of government if it failed to protect them?

• Hobbs

• Jenner

• Voltaire

• Locke

In the British government, which branch had the legislative power to make laws?

• Parliament

• Judges

• Monarch

• Prime Minister