The overall effect of the scientific revolution on the argument about women was to

show differences about men and women to prove male dominance

The origins of the Scientific Revolution can be traced to

The work of a small number of great European intellectuals

recorded astronomical data from his observatory

Paracelsus revolutionized the world of medicine in the 16th century by

advocating the chemical philosophy of medicine

Showing the disputatious nature of European scientific thinkers, Bacon rejected

the ideas of Copernicus and Kepler

The Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century

was based upon the accomplishments of previous centuries

Isaac Newton's scientific discoveries

were resisted on the continent of Europe

Organized religions in the 17th century

rejected scientific discoveries

Scholars devoted to Hermeticism believed

the world was the embodiment of divinity

The greatest achievements in science during the 16th and 17th centuries came in what 3 areas?

astronomy, mechanics, and medicine

The Catholic Church Inquisition attacked Galileo for his ideas with the encouragement of

elements pledged to defend Aristotle's ideas and orthodoxy

Following Copernicus' heliocentric theory

Kepler used data to derive the laws of planetary motion

Newton's universal law of gravitation proved that

mathematics could explain all the motion in the universe

The role of women in the scientific revolution is illustrated by

Cavendish's participation in scientific debates

One of the dramatic findings of Galileo's observations was

planets had natural properties similar to that of the earth

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The overall effect of the scientific revolution on the argument about women was to
dispel traditional myths of female inferiority
increase the role of the women in the child-bearing process
show differences about men and women to prove male dominance
reveal no difference between the skeletons of men and women
2
The Greco-Roman doctor who had the most influence on medieval medical thought was
Hippocrates
Galen
Aristotle
Rhazes
3
The origins of the Scientific Revolution can be traced to
The work of a small number of great European intellectuals
the work of ordinary artisans and mechanics
concentrated efforts of Protestant and Catholic clerics
a secretive group of alchemists and magicians
4
Tycho Brahe
was a Protestant minister
did most of his work in Italy
recorded astronomical data from his observatory
supported Copernicus' theory
5
Paracelsus revolutionized the world of medicine in the 16th century by
rejecting the medieval philosophy of the four humors
dissecting human rather than animal cadavers
advocating the chemical philosophy of medicine
disproving Galend's theory of 2 blood systems
6
The immediate reaction of the clerics to Copernicus' theory was
immediate condemnation
confused silence
broad approval
the calling of the Council of Dort
7
Copernicus was a native of
Prussia
Lithuania
Italy
Poland
8
Showing the disputatious nature of European scientific thinkers, Bacon rejected
the theories of Vesalius
the ideas of Copernicus and Kepler
the political view of John Locke
the publications of the Royal Society
9
The Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century
was largely due to a monastic revolution
was based upon the accomplishments of previous centuries
was stimulated by an interest in Galen and Aristotle
resulted from revolt against conditions the middle ages
10
Isaac Newton's scientific discoveries
were resisted more in his home country
were resisted on the continent of Europe
were modern in their removal of God from universal laws
were the first to be printed in a language other than Latin
11
Organized religions in the 17th century
conceded the accomplishments of science
rejected scientific discoveries
contributed to scientific research
largely ignored science
12
Scholars devoted to Hermeticism believed
the world was the embodiment of divinity
the devil controlled the dark secrets of nature
that the world was an imperfect, recent creation
retreated from the study of the natural world
13
The greatest achievements in science during the 16th and 17th centuries came in what 3 areas?
engineering, physics, and dentistry
biology, mechanics, and ballistics
astronomy, biology, and chemistry
astronomy, mechanics, and medicine
14
Galileo's Dialogue on Two World Systems was really an attempt to
apologize to the church
support Copernicus
attack protestants
embarrass Copernicus
15
The Catholic Church Inquisition attacked Galileo for his ideas with the encouragement of
elements pledged to defend Aristotle's ideas and orthodoxy
European monarchs
the Pope
Protestant theologians
16
Following Copernicus' heliocentric theory
Kepler observed the heavens and proved circular orbits
Kepler used data to derive the laws of planetary motion
Kepler used magic to prove that theories of planetary motion
Galileo and Kepler demonstrated the movement of planets
17
Newton's universal law of gravitation proved that
mathematics could explain all the motion in the universe
people could never comprehend why planets move
motion in the universe operated on a series of laws
the universe began with a "big bang"
18
Which of these ancient authorities was not relied upon by medieval scholars?
Galen
Aristotle
Ptolemy
Galileo
19
The role of women in the scientific revolution is illustrated by
Cavendish's participation in scientific debates
the scientific community' growing acceptance of women
Winkelmann's acceptance into the Berlin Academy of Sciences
Maria Merian's breakthrough in astronomy
20
One of the dramatic findings of Galileo's observations was
planets had natural properties similar to that of the earth
Orbits were elliptical rather than circular
the stars were smaller than previously thought
the solar system was much larger than previously thought

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