Who were some of the key figures associated with the Scientific Revolution?

• Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Niels Bohr

• Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, Louis Pasteur

• Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman

What was the main contribution of Nicolaus Copernicus during the Scientific Revolution?

• Proposing a heliocentric model of the universe

• Formulating the laws of motion

• Developing the theory of relativity

• Inventing the telescope

What did the Copernican Revolution challenge?

• The geocentric view of the universe

• The theory of evolution

• The laws of thermodynamics

• The concept of gravity

How did Isaac Newton contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

• By formulating the laws of motion

• By proposing the heliocentric model

• By discovering the structure of DNA

• By developing the periodic table

What was a key characteristic of scientific inquiry before the Scientific Revolution?

• It was often muddled by untested assumptions and beliefs

• It was based on empirical evidence and mathematical reasoning

• It relied heavily on technological advancements

• It was primarily focused on chemistry and biology

What did the Enlightenment period emphasize following the Scientific Revolution?

• The importance of reason and evidence in scientific pursuits

• The significance of religious beliefs in science

• The reliance on traditional knowledge and practices

• The focus on artistic expression over scientific inquiry

What legacy did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment leave on modern science?

• A culture of inquiry and skepticism

• A focus on astrology and alchemy

• An emphasis on mythological explanations

• A reliance on anecdotal evidence

What was the primary influence on science before the 17th century?

• Ancient Greek writings, medieval technological advances, and religious policies

• The scientific revolution

• Modern scientific method

• Empirical evidence and experimentation

Which ancient Greek philosopher is mentioned as having made significant observations?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

What was the geocentric model of the universe?

• A model that placed the Sun at the center of the universe

• A model that placed Earth at the center of the universe

• A model that placed the Moon at the center of the universe

• A model that placed Mars at the center of the universe