Enduring Issue: SR & Reformation

How did the Copernican Theory challenge the traditional views of the universe during the Scientific Revolution?

• It suggested that the Earth was the center of the universe.

• It proposed that the Sun was at the center of the universe.

• It claimed that the universe was infinite.

• It stated that the Earth was flat.

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Which of the following best describes Galileo's contribution to the field of astronomy?

• He invented the telescope.

• He discovered the laws of planetary motion.

• He provided evidence supporting the heliocentric theory.

• He mapped the entire solar system.

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What was the primary focus of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• To support the sale of indulgences.

• To criticize the practices of the Catholic Church.

• To propose a new religious doctrine.

• To establish a new church.

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How did the invention of the printing press contribute to the Reformation?

• It allowed for the mass production of indulgences.

• It enabled the rapid spread of Reformation ideas.

• It was used to print the Bible in Latin only.

• It restricted access to religious texts.

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What was one significant effect of the Religious Reformation in Europe?

• The unification of all Christian denominations.

• The decline of religious diversity.

• The establishment of Protestant churches.

• The end of religious conflicts.

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Which statement best describes the heliocentric theory?

• The Earth is the center of the universe.

• The Sun is the center of the universe.

• The Moon is the center of the universe.

• The stars revolve around the Earth.

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In what way did Galileo challenge the authority of the Church?

• By refusing to attend church services.

• By supporting the geocentric model.

• By advocating for the heliocentric theory.

• By translating the Bible into Italian.

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What was a key reason for the Catholic Church's opposition to the heliocentric theory?

• It contradicted the teachings of Aristotle.

• It was supported by Martin Luther.

• It aligned with the Protestant Reformation.

• It challenged the Church's interpretation of the Bible.

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How did the Copernican Theory influence scientific thought during the Scientific Revolution?

• It reinforced the geocentric model.

• It encouraged the use of observation and mathematics.

• It led to the rejection of all religious beliefs.

• It was quickly dismissed by all scientists.

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What was one of the main arguments in Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

• The Pope should have more power.

• Indulgences were a legitimate practice.

• Salvation could be achieved through faith alone.

• The Bible should remain in Latin.

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