Scientific Revolution Questions

What fears did church officials have about the new scientific claims that were being made known? Select 2

• They feared people would doubt faith

• They feared it would undermine the church's influence

• They feared it would support religious beliefs.

• They feared it would have no impact on society.

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The church responded to Galileo's scientific claims by:

• Supporting his findings and encouraging further research

• Ignoring his claims and continuing with their beliefs

• Placing him under house arrest and torturing him

• Adopting his views and changing their teachings

What did people think was the center of the universe for nearly 2000 years?

• The Earth

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Mars

What view did the political thinkers of the Enlightenment share with the scientists of the Scientific Revolution?

• A belief in reason

• Both supported absolute monarchy.

• Both rejected scientific methods.

• Both emphasized religious dogma.

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The effects of the Scientific Revolution include: Select 3

• Philosophers used logic and reason to solve problems

• Idea of people must be equal

• Increased emphasis on observation and experimentation

• Belief that laws governed some behavior

What event was most responsible for the Scientific Revolution?

• The Revolution

• The Reformation

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment