Which factor sparked the start of the Scientific Revolution?

the humanist thought that developed in Europe during the Renaissance

Copernicus' main scientific concern was

resolving problems in the dominant model of the universe

During the Scientific Revolution, European scientists focused their work on explaining

the workings of the natural world

Johannes Kepler focused his scientific investigation on

the movements of the stars and planets

The Scientific Revolution most directly resulted in challenges to

perceived ideas about the universe

The Catholic Church considered some thinkers of the Scientific Revolution to be heretics because they

questioned claims made in biblical passages

Which statement was central to process of learning that was developed during the Scientific Revolution?

observing of the physical universe

Galileo Galilei contributed to the work of other scientists by

improving technologies used to make observations and measurements

What was the main difference between the theories of Johannes Kepler and Nicolaus Copernicus?

the shape of the planetary orbits

Johannes Kepler's most lasting contribution to modern science was his claim that

planets obey regular laws of motion

Which statement explains the role of Islam in the development of the Scientific Revolution?

Muslim scholars preserved the influential works of ancient Greek thinkers

Which statement best describes how the work of Isaac Newton was similar to the work of Johannes Kepler?

both men developed laws explaining the motion of objects

Which question reveals the central focus for the early investigations that fueled the Scientific Revolution?

How do physical objects move around the universe?

Isaac Newton's most important contribution to the Scientific Revolution was

creating the three laws of motion

As a result of the Scientific Revolution, any European thinkers began to question the

teachings of the Catholic Church

The Scientific Revolution resulted in which change in European society?

the formation of a worldview that challenged tradition

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1
Which factor sparked the start of the Scientific Revolution?
the renewed interest in religious texts form ancient Greece
the humanist thought that developed in Europe during the Renaissance
the increasing popularity of Niccolo Machiavelli's writings
the scientific investigations of Leonardo da Vinci
2
Copernicus' main scientific concern was
resolving problems in the dominant model of the universe
supporting the claims of religious faith scientific theory
demonstrating the importance of theory and calculations over observation
discovering the orgins of the universe
3
The central value of the Scientific Revolution was
religious faith
traditional beliefs
biblical knowledge
rational thought
4
During the Scientific Revolution, European scientists focused their work on explaining
the effects of society on the individual
the workings of advanced technologies
the presence of the divine in nature
the workings of the natural world
5
Johannes Kepler focused his scientific investigation on
the relationship between Earth and the moon
the functioning of the human body
the sun's effect on Earth and other planets
the movements of the stars and planets
6
The Scientific Revolution most directly resulted in challenges to
humanistic philosophies
nondemocratic governments
claims made by historians
perceived ideas about the universe
7
The Catholic Church considered some thinkers of the Scientific Revolution to be heretics because they
challenged the established scientific knowledge
provided explanations for the working of nature
questioned claims made in biblical passages
believed science was the highest moral authority
8
Which statement was central to process of learning that was developed during the Scientific Revolution?
constructing laboratories
analyzing government documents
explaining the past
observing of the physical universe
9
Galileo Galilei contributed to the work of other scientists by
improving technologies used to make observations and measurements
promoting the scientific works of ancient Greek and Roman writers
convincing religious leaders to adopt the sun-centered model of the univers
inventing a form of mathematics complex enough to describe the underlying
10
What was the main difference between the theories of Johannes Kepler and Nicolaus Copernicus?
the importance of testing predictions
the shape of the planetary orbits
the reason for the apparent rising and setting of the sun
the celestial body at the center of the universe
11
Examine the diagram. Which accomplishment best replaces the question mark in the diagram?
proposed the heliocentric model
made discoveries in optics
improved the telescope
invented the balance scale
12
Galileo Galilei's work made scientists aware of the existence of
water and air on both Mars and Venus
planets beyond Jupiter
objects between Earth and the sun
craters on the moon
13
Johannes Kepler's most lasting contribution to modern science was his claim that
the sun is the center of the solar system
gravity is the most powerful force
the study of music and mathematics are related
planets obey regular laws of motion
14
Which statement explains the role of Islam in the development of the Scientific Revolution?
Islamic artists developed geometric forms that influenced European thinkers
Islamic rulers in Europe provided funding for scientific research and tech
Muslim thinkers developed and perfected the modern scientific method
Muslim scholars preserved the influential works of ancient Greek thinkers
15
The work of which scientist was most strongly condemned by the Catholic Church?
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Leonardo da Vinci
Johannes Kepler
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Which statement best describes how the work of Isaac Newton was similar to the work of Johannes Kepler?
both men developed laws explaining the motion of objects
both men solved difficult problems in the field of optics
both men theorized that gravity was the strongest force in the universe
both men provided ideas for the heliocentric model
17
Which question reveals the central focus for the early investigations that fueled the Scientific Revolution?
How do humans learn new information?
What is the relationship between man and the gods?
How did God created the world?
How do physical objects move around the universe?
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Isaac Newton's most important contribution to the Scientific Revolution was
explaining the movement of the planets
creating the three laws of motion
designing a new model for the universe
developing the first telescope
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As a result of the Scientific Revolution, any European thinkers began to question the
teachings of the Catholic Church
legitimacy of European monarchies
accuracy of Greek philosophy
value of Renaissance art
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The work of Nicolaus Copernicus had the most direct influence on the work of
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Leonardo da Vinci
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The Scientific Revolution resulted in which change in European society?
the formation of a worldview that challenged tradition
a decreased gap between the rich and the poor
the rise of a new group of political and religious leaders
a shift from religious art to personal and political art

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