The Scientific Revolution Answers

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Which of these people would argue that this was the accurate and truthful model? Select all who apply.

A
Galileo
B
Copernicus
C
Aristotle
D
17th century leaders of the Catholic Church
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Which statement describes the heliocentric theory, as stated by Copernicus?

A
The moon was at the center of the universe.
B
The stars were at the center of the universe.
C
The Earth was at the center of the universe.
D
The Sun was at the center of the universe.
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How did Galileo Galilei contribute to modern science? Select all that apply. He contributed to laws of motion. He improved the telescope.He supported Copernicus’s ideas. He developed calculus. He invented the printing press.

A
He contributed to laws of motion.
B
He improved the telescope.
C
He supported Copernicus’s ideas.
D
He developed calculus.
E
He invented the printing press.
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Why is Galileo reluctant to share his discoveries?

A
He thinks his discoveries have come too late.
B
He has been told by Copernicus to keep his ideas secret.
C
He does not want to be mistreated like Copernicus was.
D
He thinks enough other people share his beliefs.
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Why does Galileo believe God approves of his discoveries?

A
God does not want Galileo to believe in him.
B
God created the stars, so he created astronomy.
C
God showed Galileo the workings of the universe.
D
God gave humanity the ability to make such discoveries.
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Which of these statements is supported by information in the graph?

A
The microscope was invented before the thermometer.
B
All of these instruments were invented within a twenty-year time period.
C
Many important scientific instruments were invented during the Scientific Revolution.
D
The thermometer was the most important invention of this era.
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What is the main idea of this passage?

A
Sir Isaac Newton is the greatest scientist of this era.
B
Light comes from the sun in fewer than seven minutes.
C
The followers of Descartes know more than those who follow Newton.
D
People still don’t understand how the world works.

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