Scientific Revolution

How did new ideas and innovations influence cultural, economic, and political changes in Western Europe and Russia from the 15th century onwards?

• They led to significant transformations in both regions.

• They had no noticeable effect.

• They were only influential in Western Europe.

• They were only influential in Russia.

Identify the essence of the Scientific Revolution and the differing views of truth and the world between Medieval Europe and Scientific Revolution scholars.

• It was a period that challenged medieval views through empirical evidence and a new emphasis on observation and rationality.

• It was solely a religious reform that reinforced medieval traditions.

• It was an artistic and cultural revival unrelated to science.

• It was a minor shift with no significant change in views of truth.

What was the impact of the Scientific Revolution on scientific thought?

• It led to a major transformation in scientific thinking.

• It caused a political upheaval.

• It initiated an economic reform.

• It sparked a cultural renaissance.

True or False: The term 'scientist' was used during the Scientific Revolution.

• True

• False

Which of the following was/were a topic studied by scholars during the Scientific Revolution?

• Astronomy

• Biology

• Alchemy

• Physics

How did the invention of the printing press influence the spread of scientific knowledge during the Scientific Revolution?

• It facilitated the widespread distribution of scientific works and ideas.

• It restricted access to scientific information to a select few.

• It led to the decline of scientific inquiry and exploration.

• It had minimal effect on the communication of scientific discoveries.

During which centuries did the Scientific Revolution take place?

• 14th and 15th centuries

• 16th and 17th centuries

• 18th and 19th centuries

• 20th century

How did the Scientific Revolution influence the approach to scientific inquiry?

• It promoted the use of empirical evidence and observation over traditional beliefs.

• It discouraged the use of empirical evidence in scientific studies.

• It had no effect on the methods of scientific inquiry.

• It strengthened the adherence to traditional beliefs in science.

During the Scientific Revolution, which fields did scholars explore?

• Astronomy, physics, anatomy, and alchemy

• Only astronomy and physics

• Only anatomy and alchemy

• None of the above

Which ancient civilizations contributed to the development of the Scientific Revolution?

• Ancient Greek, Roman, and medieval Islamic civilizations

• Only the Renaissance thinkers

• Exclusively ancient Indian scholars

• Primarily modern European scientists