Scientific Revolution

Which of the following terms describes a time when developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology and chemistry transformed the views of society about nature?

• Naturalism

• Scientific Revolution

• Scientific Reformation

• Scientific Renaissance

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

Who developed the Heliocentric Model of the universe?

• Sir Francis Bacon

• Isaac Newton

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

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

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

• The believed Copernicus was a demon trying to trick them.

• They believed the Scriptures taught the sun was the center of the universe.

• They didn't reject Copernicus's model.

Galileo is considered the father of:

• anatomy

• physics

• calculus

• chemistry

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

• He despised Copernicus.

• He wanted to be controversial.

• The church forced him to with the threat of execution.

• His math was actually wrong.

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

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

• He was burnt at the stake as a heretic.

• He was forced to take social studies quizzes every day.

• He received no punishment.

Which of the following did Isaac Newton developed theories about?

• expansion of gases

• electricity

• molecular biology

• gravity

What did Newton describe three laws for?

• light

• thermal energy

• motion

• relativity

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?

• heliocentrism

• geocentrism

• geohelioism

• centrogeism