Scientific Revolution Quiz

The Scientific Revolution took place during which time period?

• 1400-1500

• 1543-1687

• 1600-1750

• 1700-1800

Before the Scientific Revolution, most Europeans believed:

• The Sun was the center of the universe

• The Earth was the center of the universe

• The Moon controlled all planetary motion

• Stars were closer than planets

The scientific method introduced during this period emphasized:

• Relying on ancient texts only

• Following church teachings exclusively

• Observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion

• Accepting traditional authorities without question

Which combination of ideas dominated scientific thought before the Scientific Revolution?

• Islamic and Chinese teachings

• Ancient Greek and Roman ideas combined with Church teachings

• Native American and African knowledge

• Modern mathematical principles

The term "heliocentric" means:

• Earth-centered

• Moon-centered

• Sun-centered

• Star-centered

Nicolaus Copernicus was from which country?

• Italy

• Germany

• Poland

• France

Copernicus's book "On the Revolutions of Celestial Spheres" was published in:

• 1540

• 1543

• 1550

• 1560

Galileo Galilei improved which scientific instrument?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Compass

• Thermometer

How many moons of Jupiter did Galileo discover?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What happened to Galileo when he supported the heliocentric model?

• He was celebrated by the Church

• He was put on trial for heresy

• He was given a university position

• He was ignored by authorities