Ottoman Empire and Scientific Revolution

What significant event in 1453 marked the rise of the Ottoman Empire?

• The Battle of Lepanto

• The Fall of Constantinople

• The Siege of Vienna

• The Treaty of Karlowitz

Which body of water did the Ottomans dominate until they were defeated by Spain?

• The Black Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Caspian Sea

Who was the ruler of the Ottoman Empire?

• Emperor

• King

• Sultan

• Pharaoh

Which two religious groups were allowed limited self-government under the Ottomans?

• Muslims and Hindus

• Christians and Jews

• Buddhists and Sikhs

• Zoroastrians and Pagans

What was one of the major consequences of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453?

• The start of the Renaissance

• The beginning of the Crusades

• The era of European exploration

• The decline of the Roman Empire

Which scientist is known for discovering the laws of gravity and motion?

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Robert Boyle

• Sir Isaac Newton

What new method of scientific investigation emerged during the Scientific Revolution?

• Alchemy

• Astrology

• The scientific method

• Phrenology

Which scientist was known for his work on gases?

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Robert Boyle

• Sir Isaac Newton

Which two scientists faced strong opposition from the Catholic Church?

• Galileo Galilei and Nicolaus Copernicus

• Robert Boyle and Sir Isaac Newton

• Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe

• Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr

What was the primary reason for the opposition faced by scientists like Galileo during the Scientific Revolution?

• Their support for the heliocentric model

• Their belief in alchemy

• Their rejection of mathematics

• Their advocacy for astrology