La Renaissance

During the 15th century a new cultural movement arrived from Itlay and was called ________

• Renaissance

• Greece and Rome

• Spanish Golden age

• Baroque

What scientific advancement during the Renaissance significantly changed the understanding of the solar system?

• Geocentric model

• Heliocentric model

• Quantum theory

• Theory of relativity

Which Renaissance figure is known for his contributions to both art and science, including studies of human anatomy?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Nicolaus Copernicus

The invention of which instrument during the Renaissance allowed for the detailed observation of distant celestial bodies?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Barometer

• Thermometer

Which Renaissance scientist is credited with the discovery of the laws of planetary motion?

• Johannes Kepler

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Tycho Brahe

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What was the primary focus of Renaissance alchemists in their scientific pursuits?

• Turning base metals into gold

• Discovering new planets

• Developing vaccines

• Understanding electricity

Which Renaissance invention greatly improved the accuracy of timekeeping?

• Pendulum clock

• Sundial

• Water clock

• Hourglass

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Science' for his work during the Renaissance?

• Galileo Galilei

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What was the impact of the printing press on scientific knowledge during the Renaissance?

• It allowed for the widespread dissemination of scientific ideas

• It hindered scientific progress

• It was primarily used for religious texts

• It had no impact on science

Which Renaissance figure proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Galileo Galilei