Scientific Revolution Quiz

What does the questioning of old knowledge and assumptions lead to?

• Preservation of traditional beliefs

• Gradual rise of science and reason

• Strengthening of superstitions

• Increase in religious presumption

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of creating a new worldview?

• Questioning old knowledge

• Rise of science and reason

• Strengthening religious beliefs

• Replacing superstitions

What does the text imply about religious and superstitious presumptions?

• They are being strengthened

• They are gradually being replaced

• They are becoming more popular

• They are irrelevant to the new worldview

Which of the following was a factor leading to the Scientific Revolution?

• Industrial Revolution

• Rise of universities

• French Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

Which of the following was a factor that encouraged exploration during the Scientific Revolution?

• Industrialization

• Exploration

• Urbanization

• Colonization

During which period did people begin to question old ideas?

• Scientific Revolution

• Renaissance

• Reformation

• Industrial Revolution

What was the time frame for the Reformation?

• 1300-1600

• 1400-1500

• 1517-1600

• 1600-1700

What did Galileo discover about our moon?

• It is made of cheese

• It has craters and mountains

• It is perfectly smooth

• It is larger than Earth

What was the Church's initial reaction to Galileo's support of Copernicus?

• They supported him

• They ignored him

• They warned him

• They rewarded him

What tool is prominently featured in the cartoon?

• Microscope

• Compass

• Telescope

• Sextant