Scientific Revolution Quiz

The heliocentric theory of the universe states that:

• the planets orbit the sun in elliptical orbits.

• the sun is the center of the universe.

• the earth is the center of the universe.

• the sun moves but the planets are stationary.

Which of the following correctly matches the developer with their theory of the universe?

• Greeks – the planets travel in elliptical orbits

• Kepler – the universe is a spiritual place for the gods

• Copernicus – the sun is the center of the universe

• Romans – the earth is the center of the universe

Which of the following is being shown in the primary source image to the right?

• Galileo’s drawing of his theory on universal gravity

• Kepler’s drawing of his elliptical orbit theory of the universe

• Copernicus’s drawing of his heliocentric theory of the universe

• An ancient Greek drawing on the geocentric theory of the universe

Why did Copernicus write this letter to the pope?

• to convince the pope of his geocentric views

• to gain his support for his heliocentric theory

• to convince him of the law of gravity and elliptical orbits

• to remind him of the importance of experimentation in science

Fill in the blank: The heliocentric theory, developed by ______, states that the sun is the center of the universe.

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Copernicus

• Newton

What point is Andreas Osiander making in this forward to Copernicus’s book?

• This book goes against the teachings of most other scientists. Readers should discuss these ideas with the educated priests in their church.

• This book supports the geocentric theory. Readers should remember the ancient views of the Greeks when reading this book.

• This book supports the traditional views of the Catholic Church. Readers should know the Biblical accounts of the creation of the universe.

• This book supports the heliocentric theory. Readers should examine the observable evidence that supports this theory.

How did the Scientific Revolution challenge the authority of the Catholic Church?

• It increased funding for the Catholic Church.

• It questioned several teachings of the Catholic Church.

• It renewed interest in the teaching of the Catholic Church.

• It supported the rise of monarchs against the Catholic Church.

Which scientist first called this theory of the universe into question?

• Kepler

• Galileo

• Copernicus

• Newton

How did the Scientific Revolution impact European society?

• It decreased the power of the Catholic Church.

• It increased the power of the Catholic Church.

• It increased the value of goods made in Europe.

• It decreased the number of universities in Europe.

What scientific theory is being described in the notes above?

• the geocentric theory

• the heliocentric theory

• the three laws of gravity

• the law of elliptical orbits