Exploring the Scientific Revolution

What period did the Scientific Revolution follow?

• The Middle Ages

• The Enlightenment

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

What was a major shift during the Scientific Revolution?

• Move towards individual understanding

• Complete rejection of classical ideas

• Focus on artistic expression

• Increased reliance on religious leaders

Who proposed the heliocentric theory?

• Johann Kepler

• Nicholas Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

What did Galileo use to support the heliocentric theory?

• Barometer

• Reflecting telescope

• Improved telescope

• Microscope

Which invention is NOT associated with the Scientific Revolution?

• Steam engine

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Simplified microscope

What is the primary purpose of a barometer?

• Measure atmospheric pressure

• Magnify distant objects

• Measure humidity

• Measure temperature

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Recording data

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Conducting an experiment

• Analyzing results

How did the Catholic Church react to the growth of the scientific community?

• They were indifferent

• They tried to silence it

• They fully supported it

• They funded it

What did the Scientific Revolution help to promote in society?

• Increased social hierarchy

• Equality and democracy

• Religious dominance

• Feudalism

What is the significance of understanding that everyone is governed by the same scientific laws?

• It emphasizes the importance of religious teachings

• It promotes the concept of equality

• It justifies different treatments based on race

• It supports the idea of social inequality