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Scientific Revolution Vocabulary

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the Scientific Revolution?

a)

A series of wars that led to the discovery of modern science

b)

A dance routine performed by scientists

c)

The series of events that led to the birth of modern science

d)

A cooking competition among scientists

2.

What are theories in science?

a)

Fictional stories written by scientists

b)

Explanations scientists develop based on facts and data collected

c)

A type of mathematical equation

d)

Musical compositions inspired by scientific discoveries

3.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

A potential solution to a crossword puzzle

b)

A potential solution or explanation proposed by a scientist

c)

An ancient artifact found by scientists

d)

A type of tropical plant

4.

What is astronomy?

a)

The study of underwater creatures

b)

The study of ancient civilizations

c)

The study of celestial objects such as stars and planets

d)

A branch of mathematics

5.

What does elliptical mean in the context of astronomy?

a)

Circular

b)

Triangular

c)

Oval or egg-shaped

d)

Square

6.

What is gravity?

a)

a force that melts objects of a certain metal

b)

a force that repels objects from each other

c)

a force that attracts objects to each other

d)

a force that acts as a combustible agent

7.

What does a barometer measure?

a)

Temperature

b)

Air pressure

c)

Humidity

d)

Wind speed

8.

What is the scientific method?

a)

A magical formula used by scientists

b)

A step-by-step approach for performing experiments and research

c)

A type of science fiction book

d)

A code of conduct for scientists

9.

What was the Enlightenment?

a)

A period of darkness in history

b)

A time when people believed in magic

c)

A period of time when reason guided people’s thoughts about philosophy, government, and society

d)

A movement against education

10.

What is a salon in the context of intellectual history?

a)

A place to get a haircut

b)

A type of chair used by philosophers

c)

A place where people discussed and debated ideas

d)

A form of ancient currency

11.

What are natural rights according to John Locke?

a)

Rights given by the government

b)

Rights that must be earned through hard work

c)

Rights that John Locke believed people were born with, including life, liberty, and property

d)

Rights that John Locke believed people were born with, including life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness

12.

What is the separation of powers?

a)

A magic trick performed by politicians

b)

The idea that power should be concentrated in one ruler

c)

The idea that government should be divided into separate but equal branches

d)

A type of math equation

13.

What does it mean to influence something?

a)

To ignore something

b)

To have an effect on the development

c)

To destroy something completely

d)

To create something new

14.

What is popular sovereignty?

a)

The idea that rulers are chosen by divine right

b)

The idea that the government should express the will of the people

c)

The idea that only the wealthy should have a say in government

d)

The idea that government should be led by the military

15.

What does secular mean?

a)

Religious

b)

Spiritual

c)

Non-religious

d)

Mystical

16.

What are ideals?

a)

Mathematical formulas

b)

Recipes for successful experiments

c)

A principle that people try to live up to

d)

Thoughts people have