recorded astronomical data from his observatory

Isaac Newton's scientific discoveries

were resisted on the continent of Europe

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

show differences about men and women to prove male dominance

Following Copernicus' heliocentric theory

Kepler used data to derive the laws of planetary motion

The role of women in the scientific revolution is illustrated by

Cavendish's participation in scientific debates

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

advocating the chemical philosophy of medicine

One of the dramatic findings of Galileo's observations was

planets had natural properties similar to that of the earth

Scholars devoted to Hermeticism believed

the world was the embodiment of divinity

Newton's universal law of gravitation proved that

mathematics could explain all the motion in the universe

Showing the disputatious nature of European scientific thinkers, Bacon rejected

the ideas of Copernicus and Kepler

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

astronomy, mechanics, and medicine

The origins of the Scientific Revolution can be traced to

The work of a small number of great European intellectuals

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

elements pledged to defend Aristotle's ideas and orthodoxy

Organized religions in the 17th century

rejected scientific discoveries

The Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century

was based upon the accomplishments of previous centuries

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1
Tycho Brahe
was a Protestant minister
did most of his work in Italy
recorded astronomical data from his observatory
supported Copernicus' theory
2
Isaac Newton's scientific discoveries
were resisted more in his home country
were modern in their removal of God from universal laws
were resisted on the continent of Europe
were the first to be printed in a language other than Latin
3
The overall effect of the scientific revolution on the argument about women was to
show differences about men and women to prove male dominance
increase the role of the women in the child-bearing process
reveal no difference between the skeletons of men and women
dispel traditional myths of female inferiority
4
Following Copernicus' heliocentric theory
Kepler used data to derive the laws of planetary motion
Galileo and Kepler demonstrated the movement of planets
Kepler observed the heavens and proved circular orbits
Kepler used magic to prove that theories of planetary motion
5
The role of women in the scientific revolution is illustrated by
the scientific community' growing acceptance of women
Winkelmann's acceptance into the Berlin Academy of Sciences
Maria Merian's breakthrough in astronomy
Cavendish's participation in scientific debates
6
Paracelsus revolutionized the world of medicine in the 16th century by
dissecting human rather than animal cadavers
disproving Galend's theory of 2 blood systems
advocating the chemical philosophy of medicine
rejecting the medieval philosophy of the four humors
7
One of the dramatic findings of Galileo's observations was
Orbits were elliptical rather than circular
the solar system was much larger than previously thought
planets had natural properties similar to that of the earth
the stars were smaller than previously thought
8
Scholars devoted to Hermeticism believed
the devil controlled the dark secrets of nature
retreated from the study of the natural world
the world was the embodiment of divinity
that the world was an imperfect, recent creation
9
Newton's universal law of gravitation proved that
mathematics could explain all the motion in the universe
the universe began with a "big bang"
motion in the universe operated on a series of laws
people could never comprehend why planets move
10
The Greco-Roman doctor who had the most influence on medieval medical thought was
Aristotle
Galen
Rhazes
Hippocrates
11
Which of these ancient authorities was not relied upon by medieval scholars?
Galileo
Galen
Aristotle
Ptolemy
12
Showing the disputatious nature of European scientific thinkers, Bacon rejected
the theories of Vesalius
the publications of the Royal Society
the political view of John Locke
the ideas of Copernicus and Kepler
13
The greatest achievements in science during the 16th and 17th centuries came in what 3 areas?
astronomy, mechanics, and medicine
astronomy, biology, and chemistry
engineering, physics, and dentistry
biology, mechanics, and ballistics
14
The origins of the Scientific Revolution can be traced to
concentrated efforts of Protestant and Catholic clerics
The work of a small number of great European intellectuals
the work of ordinary artisans and mechanics
a secretive group of alchemists and magicians
15
The Catholic Church Inquisition attacked Galileo for his ideas with the encouragement of
European monarchs
Protestant theologians
the Pope
elements pledged to defend Aristotle's ideas and orthodoxy
16
The immediate reaction of the clerics to Copernicus' theory was
confused silence
the calling of the Council of Dort
broad approval
immediate condemnation
17
Galileo's Dialogue on Two World Systems was really an attempt to
apologize to the church
support Copernicus
embarrass Copernicus
attack protestants
18
Organized religions in the 17th century
rejected scientific discoveries
contributed to scientific research
conceded the accomplishments of science
largely ignored science
19
Copernicus was a native of
Italy
Poland
Lithuania
Prussia
20
The Scientific Revolution of the seventeenth century
was stimulated by an interest in Galen and Aristotle
resulted from revolt against conditions the middle ages
was largely due to a monastic revolution
was based upon the accomplishments of previous centuries

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