Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

What were scientists called during the time of the Scientific Revolution?

• Alchemists

• Natural Philosophers

• Astronomers

• Mathematicians

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Before the Scientific Revolution, where did people primarily get their rationale about the natural world?

• Scientific Journals

• Religious Texts and Ancient Philosophers

• Modern Experiments

• Technological Innovations

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following was a movement that provoked the Scientific Revolution?

• The Renaissance

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Enlightenment

• The Reformation

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What is the importance of the refractor telescope in the context of the Scientific Revolution?

• It allowed for the measurement of time.

• It enabled detailed observation of celestial bodies.

• It was used to navigate the seas.

• It helped in the development of calculus.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain the concept of parallax and its significance during the Scientific Revolution.

• Parallax is the apparent shift in position of an object when viewed from different angles, crucial for understanding celestial distances.

• Parallax is the bending of light, important for developing lenses.

• Parallax is the reflection of sound waves, used in early communication.

• Parallax is the change in color of stars, used to determine their temperature.

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What are the two concepts that form the basis of the Scientific Method?

• Observation and Hypothesis

• Experimentation and Conclusion

• Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning

• Analysis and Synthesis

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Compare the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment periods by identifying two qualities from each.

• Scientific Revolution: Empirical Evidence, Technological Advances; Enlightenment: Rational Thought, Political Reform

• Scientific Revolution: Political Reform, Rational Thought; Enlightenment: Empirical Evidence, Technological Advances

• Scientific Revolution: Artistic Expression, Religious Reformation; Enlightenment: Industrial Growth, Economic Theory

• Scientific Revolution: Industrial Growth, Economic Theory; Enlightenment: Artistic Expression, Religious Reformation

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What concept in English Government was proven a turning point by the English Civil War?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

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John Locke believed all men were entitled to Life, Liberty, and Property. What did he call these?

• Civil Rights

• Natural Rights

• Human Rights

• Legal Rights

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In his book Leviathan, why does Thomas Hobbes outline the need for a strong monarch?

• To ensure economic prosperity

• To maintain peace and prevent chaos

• To promote scientific advancement

• To encourage religious freedom

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept