Scientific Revolution Quiz

Who challenged the Christian view of the world during the Scientific Revolution?

• A) Nicholas Copernicus

• B) Giordano Bruno

• C) Galileo Galilei

• D) William Harvey

What did Nicholas Copernicus propose that contradicted the Christian belief?

• A) The Earth is the center of the universe

• B) The Sun and planets orbit around the Earth

• C) The Earth is one of the planets orbiting the Sun

• D) The Earth is flat

What happened to Giordano Bruno for his controversial ideas?

• A) He was burned at the stake

• B) He was excommunicated from the Church

• C) He was imprisoned for life

• D) He was praised for his discoveries

What was Galileo Galilei accused of by the Catholic Church?

• A) Heresy

• B) Witchcraft

• C) Blasphemy

• D) Treason

What did Galileo Galilei discover using the telescope?

• A) The Earth is flat

• B) The Sun revolves around the Earth

• C) The Moon is made of cheese

• D) The Earth orbits the Sun

Who is considered the first true scientist?

• A) Nicholas Copernicus

• B) Giordano Bruno

• C) Galileo Galilei

• D) William Harvey

What did William Harvey propose about the human body?

• A) The body is made in God's image

• B) The body is like a machine

• C) The body has no specific functions

• D) The body is controlled by spirits

What was the role of the Inquisition in Italy?

• A) To promote scientific discoveries

• B) To protect scientists from persecution

• C) To enforce Catholic doctrine and suppress heresy

• D) To support the Protestant Reformation

What was the main reason for the conflict between science and Christianity during the Scientific Revolution?

• A) Differences in religious beliefs

• B) Political power struggles

• C) Lack of scientific evidence

• D) Fear of losing authority

What did the Catholic Church believe about the Earth's position in the universe?

• A) The Earth is the center of the universe

• B) The Earth orbits the Sun

• C) The Earth is flat

• D) The Earth is one of many planets