Post Test: The Age of Revolutions

How did humanism foster the Scientific Revolution?

• It promoted the study of classical works that stimulated exploration of science.

• It created ideal humans who made effective scientific inventions.

• It promoted the study of theology, which led to an understanding of the relationship between religion and science.

• It promoted the study of the scientific method used to conduct experiments.

• It blindly followed medieval religious texts to make new scientific discoveries.

Which academy was founded in London in 1660 to promote and encourage the works and ideas of scientists?

• The London Society

• The Academy of London

• The Academy of Science

• The Royal Academy of Sciences

• The Royal Society

Which scientist is best known for presenting new observations on empiricism and inductive reasoning?

• Galileo Galilei

• Andreas Vesalius

• Francis Bacon

• Robert Boyle

• Isaac Newton

Which two statements best show how the Scientific Revolution changed the way people perceived nature and society?

• People started applying the principles of the scientific method, empiricism, and experimentation to other aspects of life.

• People started associating religion with science and sought more knowledge about God’s role in the universe.

• People started challenging the accepted “scientific truths” taught by the church, which weakened its authority.

• People started using new technological discoveries only to develop their countries’ economies.

• People started applying the beliefs of the classical scientists to develop the field of philosophy.

What does the passage tell about the Royal Society?

• A. Its members published the works of the scientists during the Scientific Revolution.

• B. Its members discussed developments in the fields of astronomy, physics, and medicine.

• C. Its members encouraged the works of scientists from only Italy, France, and Germany.

• D. Its members tried to maintain good relations between the scientific academies and the church.

• E. Its members discussed and encouraged the works of medieval scientists.

Which scientist from the Renaissance period made significant scientific contributions that laid the basis for scientists of the Scientific Revolution?

• Aristotle

• Isaac Newton

• Martin Luther

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Nicolaus Copernicus

Which statement best shows why Andreus Vesalius's discovery was important during the Scientific Revolution?

• Vesalius was the only scientist at the time to make a breakthrough in medicine, because the other scientists were busy studying astronomy.

• Vesalius corrected misconceptions created by Galen, whose knowledge of human anatomy was obtained by dissecting animals.

• Vesalius was the first scientist to study human anatomy and present his findings to the world.

• Vesalius pioneered the field of anatomy by stating that animals and humans share the same anatomies.

• Vesalius used his knowledge of human anatomy to find cures for human illnesses.

What was the impact of the Scientific Revolution on the power of the Roman Catholic Church?

• It helped explain the scientific theories that the church held, making the Church more powerful.

• It promoted rational thinking and presented logical theories that weakened the authority of the church.

• It caused people to reject scientific ideas and choose to live under the rigid rules of the church, increasing the church's power.

• It supported Protestant teachings, undermining the authority of the church.

How did the English Bill of Rights change the political system in England?

• It introduced a constitutional monarchy.

• It established a commonwealth.

• It restored absolute monarchy.

• It gave monarchs the right to veto laws.

• It guaranteed the right to religious equality.

Why did Martin Luther criticize the Roman Catholic Church?

• It was in favor of sola scriptura.

• It was encouraging science.

• It was using indulgences for financial benefits.

• It condemned corruption.