Scientific Revolution

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Who were some of the key figures associated with the Scientific Revolution? Options: Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton; Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Niels Bohr; Charles Darwin, Gregor Mendel, Louis Pasteur; Stephen Hawking, Carl Sagan, Richard Feynman

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Johannes Kepler, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton

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What was the main contribution of Nicolaus Copernicus during the Scientific Revolution?

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Proposing a heliocentric model of the universe

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What did the Copernican Revolution challenge?

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The geocentric view of the universe

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How did Isaac Newton contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

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By formulating the laws of motion

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What was a key characteristic of scientific inquiry before the Scientific Revolution?

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It was often muddled by untested assumptions and beliefs

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What did the Enlightenment period emphasize following the Scientific Revolution?

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The importance of reason and evidence in scientific pursuits

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What legacy did the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment leave on modern science?

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A culture of inquiry and skepticism

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What was the primary influence on science before the 17th century? Options: Ancient Greek writings, medieval technological advances, and religious policies, The scientific revolution, Modern scientific method, Empirical evidence and experimentation

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Ancient Greek writings, medieval technological advances, and religious policies

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Which ancient Greek philosopher is mentioned as having made significant observations?

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Aristotle

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What was the geocentric model of the universe?

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A model that placed Earth at the center of the universe