Exploring the Scientific Revolution

What major shift in thinking occurred in the mid-1500s?

• The shift from geocentrism to heliocentrism.

• The establishment of the scientific method as the only way to gain knowledge.

• The transition from feudalism to capitalism.

• The discovery of electricity and its applications.

What was one cause of the Scientific Revolution related to trade?

• Decline in agricultural production.

• Isolationist trade policies in Asia.

• Rise of feudalism in Europe.

• Increased trade and cultural exchange.

Which ancient philosophers were studied in medieval universities?

• Confucius, Laozi, Sun Tzu

• Socrates, Descartes, Kant

• Hegel, Nietzsche, Marx

• Aristotle, Plato, Cicero

What was the significance of the Renaissance in the Scientific Revolution?

• The Renaissance discouraged scientific inquiry and favored superstition.

• The Renaissance was significant in the Scientific Revolution as it promoted inquiry, humanism, and the questioning of traditional authorities, leading to the development of the scientific method.

• The Renaissance focused solely on artistic achievements, ignoring science.

• The Renaissance had no impact on the development of the scientific method.

How did the value of mathematics contribute to scientific advancements?

• Scientific advancements are solely based on experimental observations, not mathematics.

• Mathematics is essential for modeling, analyzing, and validating scientific theories, driving advancements across various scientific fields.

• Mathematics has no role in understanding natural phenomena.

• Mathematics is only useful for solving puzzles and games.

What role did Humanism play in the Scientific Revolution?

• Humanism rejected scientific inquiry in favor of religious dogma.

• Humanism fostered a spirit of inquiry and critical thinking that was essential for the Scientific Revolution.

• Humanism had no impact on the development of scientific methods.

• Humanism focused solely on artistic expression, ignoring science.

What invention helped spread new scientific ideas?

• Steam engine

• Printing press

• Electric light bulb

• Telegraph

What was the Medieval View of the universe?

• The universe was a series of concentric spheres with no center.

• The universe was geocentric, with Earth at its center.

• The universe was flat and infinite in size.

• The universe was heliocentric, with the Sun at its center.

What theory did the Ptolemaic System support?

• Flat Earth theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Geocentric theory

• Quantum theory

Who developed the heliocentric theory?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Aristotle