Humanism and the Catholic Church

Humanism challenged the Catholic Church by encouraging people to...

• Focus on religious teachings exclusively

• Question traditional authority and think for themselves

• Avoid scientific inquiry

• Follow the Church's doctrines without question

During which years did many breakthrough discoveries in science and philosophy occur?

• 1500-1600

• 1543-1687

• 1600-1700

• 1700-1800

What did the Renaissance inspire?

• Fear and superstition

• Curiosity and questioning

• Blind faith and obedience

• Isolation and ignorance

What did the Reformation challenge?

• The concept of democracy

• The thinking about God and salvation

• The structure of the universe

• The laws of physics

What is the main theme of the Scientific Revolution?

• Questioning and experimenting

• Conformity and tradition

• War and conquest

• Art and literature

Which of the following did Old Science rely on?

• Observation

• Experimentation

• Ancient Authorities

• Scientific Reasoning/Proof

Which of the following is a characteristic of New Science?

• Church Teachings

• Common Sense/Reasoning

• Ancient Authorities

• Experimentation

What does New Science rely on for validation?

• Church Teachings

• Common Sense/Reasoning

• Scientific Reasoning/Proof

• Ancient Authorities

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Old Science?

• Ancient Authorities

• Church Teachings

• Observation

• Common Sense/Reasoning

What is the first step in the Scientific Method?

• Hypothesis

• Materials

• Purpose

• Procedure