Scientific Revolution

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Which term describes a time when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology and chemistry transformed the views of society about nature? Options: Naturalism, Scientific Revolution, Scientific Reformation, Scientific Renaissance

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Scientific Revolution

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Which of these was a result of the Scientific Revolution? Better methods for determining how the natural world works, Mathematical knowledge decreased, The church ceased to exist, Expansion of global trade

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Better methods for determining how the natural world works

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Who developed the Heliocentric Model of the universe?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

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Why did the church reject Copernicus's model of the universe?

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They believed the Scriptures taught Earth was the center of the universe.

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Galileo is considered the father of: anatomy, physics, calculus, chemistry

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physics

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Galileo agreed with Copernicus's conclusion that the sun was at the center of the universe, but officially denied this fact. Why?

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The church forced him to with the threat of execution.

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What was Galileo's punishment for publishing a book that gave a scientific explanation for why the sun was the center of the universe?

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He was placed on house arrest for the remainder of his life.

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Which of the following did Isaac Newton develop theories about? expansion of gases, electricity, molecular biology, gravity

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gravity

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What did Newton describe three laws for?

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motion

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During the time of Copernicus and Galileo, the Catholic Church believed the earth was at the center of the universe. What is this theory called?

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geocentrism