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1
The sun is at the center of which theory?
Heliocentric
Geocentric
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Sir Isaac Newton's explanation of the _______________ revolutionized 18th century physics.
Law of gravity
speed of light
rotation of the Earth
attraction of opposites
3
"All around Florence, new buildings are being erected that pay homage to antiquity. A new birth is coming." Time period
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Italian Unification
Roman Empire
4
Some of the most influential discoveries of the Scientific Revolution occured in which areas?
Physics and Psychology
Astronomy and Biology
Genetics and Archaeology
Chemistry and geology
5
A logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas:
Principles of Natural Philosophy
Scientific Revolution
Enlightenment
Scientific Method
6
Who discovered the Law of Gravity?
Copernicus
Descartes
Galileo
Newton
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How did Popes and powerful families contribute to the flourishing of Renaissance art?
through international trade in sculpture
through financial support of the artists
through political support of the artists
through innovative education in technique
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What major shift occured in the artistic world during the Renaissance?
a focus on nature and humanism
a focus on religion and migration
a focus on industry and manufacturing
a focus on revolution and change
9
Who first developed the Heliocentric Theory?
Bacon
Copernicus
Galileo
Newton
10
Which Scientist applied reason and rationality to devise his laws of motion?
Albert Einstein
James Watt
Robert Boyle
Isaac Newton
11
Prior to the 1500s, who was/were the final authorities to most knowledge?
Universities
Church
Scientists
The Kings
12
A hypothesis is part of:
Medieval view
Scientific Method
Heliocentric Theory
Law of Gravity
13
Which 16th century scientist proposed the heliocentric theory which was later supported by Galileo?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Isaac Newton
Robert Boyle
Eli Whitney
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Humanism influences Renaissance art and scholarship by advocating a return to --
Monastic traditions of Spain and Italy
Classical traditions of Greece and Rome
feudal traditions of Medieval Europe
Aristocratic traditions of ancient Persia
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Which new artistic technique of the Renaissance is illustrated by the lines on the painting?
perspective
sfumato
foreshortening
chiaroscuro
16
Which factor contributed most to the development of the Renaissance in Italy?
City states in Italy had become wealthy from trade
The Catholic Church provided political stability to the region
Nobles in Italy had been military leaders in the Crusades
The region had become politically unified under one king
