Q3 Review - A

How was Nicolaus Copernicus involved in the debate over these two theories?

• He was placed under house arrest by the Church for his geocentric belief.

• He was ex-communicated by the Church for proving the heliocentric theory.

• He affirmed the prevailing wisdom by proving the heliocentric model.

• He defied the prevailing wisdom by affirming the heliocentric model.

Which historical figure developed the universal laws of motion and gravity?

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

• Isaac Newton

• Blaise Pascal

Which situation was the inspiration for the Reformation?

• the return of soldiers fighting the Crusades

• corruption and problems in the Medieval Catholic Church

• an economic boom that led to a larger middle class

• the renewal of art during the Renaissance

Which historical figure expanded on Copernicus's theory of heliocentricism?

• John Calvin

• Galileo Galilei

• John Locke

• Leonardo da Vinci

Select the word that best completes the sentence: The contributions of Sir Isaac Newton are most closely associated with _____________.

• math

• politics

• science

• religion

What movement was created by advancements in science and math in the 1500s and 1600s?

• Enlightenment

• Glorious Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

• Reformation

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

• He invented the telescope.

• He discovered the germ theory.

• He advocated deductive scientific reasoning

• He is the originator of the scientific method.

Why was the Magna Carta so important?

• The king was no longer above the law, but was also required to submit to the law.

• It proved the growing power of the lords and vassals and their ability to protest against the king.

• It impacted other important documents such as US Bill of Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights .

Why was the Silk Road so successful? (check all that apply.)

• It was a major trade route from Asia to Europe.

• The Mongolian Empire protected the merchants from thieves.

• The gold and salt trade made it valuable.

Where did Humanism and the Renaissance begin?

• Rome, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• Sparta, Greece

• Florence, Italy

• Xian, China