Scientific Revolution Quiz

What was the Scientific Revolution?

• A drastic change in scientific thought during the 16th and 17th centuries

• A period of religious reform in the 18th century

• The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century

• A political movement in the 20th century

What theory did the Scientific Revolution challenge?

• Heliocentric theory

• Geocentric theory

• Evolutionary theory

• Quantum theory

Who was the FIRST to confirmed the Heliocentric theory with a book (published right before he dies)?

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Copernicus

• Newton

What did Galileo use to confirm the Heliocentric theory?

• Mathematical equations

• Telescope

• Compass

• Microscope

What did Kepler prove about planetary orbits?

• They are circular

• They are square

• They are ellipses

• They are triangular

What did Newton's laws confirm?

• The existence of black holes

• The theory of relativity

• Planetary motion and gravity

• The speed of light

What did Bacon invent?

• The telescope

• The Scientific Method

• The printing press

• The steam engine

What was a cause of the Scientific Revolution related to exploration?

• New trade routes

• Travel to new places led to new discoveries, new ideas

• Colonization of new lands

• Discovery of new spices

How did the printing press contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

• By creating new art forms

• By mass production of books, led to spread of new ideas

• By inventing new scientific tools

• By improving transportation

What was the Renaissance's role in leading to the Scientific Revolution?

• Rebirth of learning, questioning ideas

• Development of new languages

• Expansion of empires

• Creation of new religions