CFE Review - Scientific Revolution

What best describes the Scientific Revolution

• A) A specific period marked by a few important events

• B) A series of events that introduced new ways of thinking about the universe

• C) A movement confined to technological advancements

• D) A brief phase with minor changes in scientific thought

Which of the following statements best captures the essence of the Scientific Revolution as depicted in the image?

• A) It was primarily about the invention of new tools and devices

• B) It involved a fundamental change in the way we explain natural phenomena

• C) It was focused on biological discoveries only

• D) It was a movement that resisted change and upheld traditional views

Which of the following is NOT listed as an event that inspired the Scientific Revolution?

• The Renaissance

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Exploration of the Americas

• The French Revolution

Which period of cultural rebirth is mentioned as an inspiration for the Scientific Revolution?

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Baroque Period

• The Classical Period

What was a significant effect of the Renaissance on education in Europe by 1600 AD?

• Decrease in the number of schools and universities

• Significant increase in the number of schools and universities in Europe

• Stagnation in the development of educational institutions

• Reduction of classical studies in education

Which texts were primarily revived during the Renaissance, sparking an increased interest in science and education?

• Medieval and Gothic texts

• Modern European literature

• Classical Greek and Roman texts

• Ancient Egyptian writings

How did the printing press influence the dissemination of information?

• It slowed down the process of sharing ideas and results.

• It had no significant impact on the sharing of information.

• It allowed for faster sharing of ideas, experiment data, and test results.

• It only affected the arts, not scientific or educational fields.

What philosophy from the Renaissance taught that humans are in charge of their life decisions and have infinite potential?

• Existentialism

• Humanism

• Realism

• Stoicism

What was one of the impacts of the Protestant Reformation on the Scientific Revolution?

• It discouraged scientific inquiry by reinforcing Church teachings.

• It inspired the Scientific Revolution by creating doubt in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

• It led to the decline of interest in the Bible.

• It promoted the teachings of Aristotle over other scholars.

Before the influence of the Protestant Reformation, upon what was most people's understanding of the universe primarily based?

• Observations of nature

• Scientific experiments

• Church teachings and the Bible

• Mathematical theories