Scientific Revolution

A method used by scientists to answer questions.

• variable method

• scientific method

• conclusion

• observation method

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Which of the following was a result of the Scientific Revolution?

• A decrease in interest in the natural world.

• The establishment of the geocentric model as scientifically valid.

• The development of the scientific method.

• The banning of telescopes.

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How did the Scientific Revolution impact society in Europe?

• It led to a decline in scientific knowledge.

• It reinforced the authority of the church over scientific matters.

• It promoted the spread of new ideas and innovations.

• It had no significant impact on society.

What was a key feature of the Scientific Revolution?

• Emphasis on empirical evidence

• Reliance on religious texts

• Focus on alchemy

• Rejection of mathematics

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Who is known as the father of modern observational astronomy?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Johannes Kepler

• Nicolaus Copernicus

Which invention during the Scientific Revolution allowed for better observation of the stars?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What did Isaac Newton contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

• Laws of motion and universal gravitation

• Heliocentric theory

• Development of calculus

• Theory of relativity

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Which of the following best describes the heliocentric model?

• The Sun is at the center of the universe

• The Earth is at the center of the universe

• The Moon is at the center of the universe

• The stars are at the center of the universe

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What was the impact of the printing press on the Scientific Revolution?

• Facilitated the spread of new ideas

• Hindered scientific communication

• Led to the decline of scientific inquiry

• Was unrelated to the Scientific Revolution

Which scientist is associated with the laws of planetary motion?

• Johannes Kepler

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Tycho Brahe