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Scientific Rev Quiz Review
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In what way did the Age of Exploration lead to the Scientific Revolution?
Europeans needed scientific advancements to conquer the Aztecs.
Many scientific instruments were developed to aid navigation.
Many of the scientists, including Galileo, were born outside of Europe.
Europeans had discovered that they were far behind China in astronomy.
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Why were scientific instruments important to the scientific revolution?
They were fun to play with, so more people became scientists.
They came with user’s manuals that explained new scientific ideas.
They allowed the accurate, precise collection of data.
They were connected to the internet, allowing scientists to share data easi
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In what field of science did Copernicus and Brahe make their most famous contributions?
anatomy
astronomy
botany
chemistry
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Which of these changes is part of the “Scientific Revolution”?
The new belief that the earth revolves around the sun.
The new belief that matter is made of earth, air, fire, and water.
The new belief that the planets and stars roll around glass spheres
The new belief that the Bible is the most important authority on science.
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In what way was the Renaissance similar to the Scientific Revolution?
Both movements used scholarship to challenge medieval ideas.
Both movements stressed the importance of following the correct faith.
Both movements were important only in Northern Europe, not in Italy.
Both movements strongly criticized the culture of ancient Rome
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Why is Isaac Newton considered the most important scientist of the time?
He discovered the laws of motion that are the basis of modern physics.
He discovered that the earth revolves around the sun.
He discovered that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms.
He developed a scientific method based on careful experiments and data.
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How did Galileo’s conflict with the Church end?
Galileo was put to death for refusing to admit he was wrong.
The Church excommunicated Galileo, so he started the Protestant Reformation
Galileo admitted he was wrong, and in return the Church spared his life.
The Church admitted Galileo was right.
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A widely-accepted belief about science in medieval Europe was...
The Bible is not a source of information about science
Gravity determines how planets and stars interact.
The earth was the center of the universe.
Matter is made up of earth, air, fire, and water.
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How did Vesalius improve on medieval knowledge of medicine?
He bred a new type of leech that could suck more blood from a patient.
He discovered that some types of mold could be used as antibiotics.
He dissected corpses and published drawings of human anatomy.
He invented the hammer that doctors use to hit patient’s knees.
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What contributions are Bacon and Descartes best known for?
They discovered that matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms.
They developed a scientific method based on careful experiments and data.
They discovered the laws of motion that are the basis of modern physics.
They discovered that the earth revolves around the sun.
