Scientific Revolution

How did the heliocentric theory change many Europeans' understanding of the solar system?

• It proved that the earth revolves around the sun.

• It proved that the earth is the only planet in the solar system

• It proved that the moon is the center of the solar system

• It proved that the sun revolves around the moon.

This quote reflects what social issue created by the Scientific Revolution?

• the conflict between new and traditional views

• the increase in poverty and unemployment

• the rise of international trade

• the fall of philosophy

Galileo Galilei was able to use which Renaissance invention to observe Jupiter's moons?

• astrolabe

• telescope

• printing press

• sextant

How did Johannes Kepler's astronomical discovery differ from the theories of Aristotle and Copernicus?

• He contradicted their theories regarding the moon's phases.

• He stated that the planetary orbits were elliptical

• He promoted the finding that the earth-sun distance remains constant.

• He stated that the planetary orbits were circular.

Why is Francis Bacon relevant to numerous levels of modern science?

• He invented the microscope

• He discovered germ theory

• He advocated deductive scientific reasoning

• He is the originator of the scientific method

What is the name of this method?

• Catholic Method

• Market Method

• Mercantilist Method

• Scientific Method

Why did the discoveries of the Scientific Revolution challenge the authority of the Catholic Church?

• They increased the average person's access to the Bible.

• They provided people with an alternative way to view the world.

• They used the Bible to produce scientific experiments.

• They provided evidence that disproved some of the Catholic Church's teachings.

• They increased the amount of money available to religious leaders.