Christianity and the Origin of Modern Science

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11th Grade
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Jason Vanbemmel
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes modern science from ancient science?
Use of the scientific method
Advances in mathematics and astronomy
Belief in the deification of nature
Rejection of mysticism and astrology
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the six basic presuppositions that provide the framework for modern science?
Order in nature, uniformity of nature, validity of sense perceptions, principle of simplicity, moral responsibility, consensus of acceptance
Cyclical view of history, pseudo-scientific explanations, deification of nature, denial of the existence or orderliness of the universe, organismic view of nature, lack of balance between faith and reason
Testing, verification, falsification, pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, contemplation, reflection
Biblical method of interpretation, Ockham's razor, God as transcendent, God as the lawgiver, creation reflects the Creator, world has a beginning and ending
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which early scientist is known for his work on establishing the heliocentric model for the solar system?
Nicholas Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who developed the first working telescope and discovered the moons of Jupiter, sun spots, and moon craters?
Nicholas Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scientist derived three laws of planetary motion based on observational data?
Nicholas Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who formulated the famous three equations of motion and developed the law of gravity?
Nicholas Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scientist laid the foundation for modern chemistry and overthrew alchemy?
Nicholas Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Robert Boyle
Isaac Newton
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