Exploring the Scientific Revolution

What was the primary focus of the Scientific Revolution?

• Exploration of new continents

• Development of new religious doctrines

• Advancement of scientific knowledge and understanding

• Expansion of political empires

Which of the following was a significant impact of the Scientific Revolution on society?

• Strengthening of feudal systems

• Increased reliance on superstition

• Encouragement of critical thinking and questioning

• Decline in technological advancements

What was one of the major effects of the Scientific Revolution on European society?

• Decrease in literacy rates

• Strengthening of the feudal system

• Rise of scientific academies and societies

• Decline in trade and commerce

How did scientists begin challenging authority during the Scientific Revolution?

• By careful observation of nature and willingness to question old beliefs

• By reading classic literature

• By collecting samples of plant life

• By forming new government ideas

During the Scientific Revolution, scientists began using _____________ and _______________ instead of placing their beliefs in faith.

• History and faith

• Math and Science

• Math and History

• experiments and logic

How did the Scientific Revolution impact religion during the 16th and 17th centuries?

• It led to the complete rejection of religious beliefs.

• It caused a conflict between science and religion, leading to a reevaluation of religious doctrines.

• It reinforced the authority of the Church.

• It had no impact on religion.

What was one of the major challenges faced by scientists during the Scientific Revolution?

• Lack of interest in scientific inquiry

• Opposition from religious authorities

• Overabundance of scientific resources

• Universal acceptance of new theories

The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory.

• geocentric
• heliocentric
• earthcentric
• world's worst

Which term best defines the concept that the sun is the center of the universe?

• heliocentric
• geocentric
• Ethnocentric
• Eurocentric

Which astronomer is credited with the development of the heliocentric theory, which proposed that the Sun is at the center of the universe?

• Ptolemy

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Johannes Kepler

• Tycho Brahe