Exploring the Scientific Revolution

What period is known as the Scientific Revolution?

• 1300-1500

• 1500-1700

• 1700-1900

• 1900-2000

Which method involves identifying a problem, gathering data, formulating a hypothesis, and testing it?

• Alchemy

• Scientific Method

• Rationalism

• Geocentric Theory

What is the Geocentric Theory?

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Sun revolves around the Earth.

• The Earth is at the center of the universe.

• The Moon revolves around the Earth.

Who developed the heliocentric theory?

• Tycho Brahe

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Sir Isaac Newton

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Thermometer

Who made improvements to the telescope?

• Hans Lippershey

• Galileo Galilei

• Zacharius Jannssen

• Tycho Brahe

What is the main goal of alchemy?

• To study the stars

• To transmute metals into gold

• To measure atmospheric pressure

• To develop the heliocentric theory

What did Sir Isaac Newton state about motion?

• An object at rest remains at rest unless acted upon by an external force.

• An object in motion remains in motion unless hit by an object at rest.

• An object in motion remains in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

• An object at rest remains at rest unless hit by an object in motion.

What year did Copernicus publish the heliocentric theory?

• 1543

• 1590

• 1608

• 1643

Who invented the microscope?

• Hans Lippershey

• Zacharius Jannssen

• Evangelista Torricelli

• Nicolaus Copernicus