The Scientific Revolution

Question 1

The image shows a diagram developed by a German astronomer in the 1600s.

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The diagram demonstrated the first law of planetary motion, proving the heliocentric theory.

Question 2

Who created the scientific method?

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Francis Bacon

Question 3

Who discovered the three laws of planetary motion?

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Johannes Kepler

Question 4

During the Middle Ages, Islamic scholars made key advancements in

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astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and physics.

Question 5

Which statement best describes the scientific method?

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The scientific method was a new way to solve problems and do research.

Question 6

Which describes a difference between Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton?

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Boyle discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes, while Newton discovered the law of gravity.

Question 7

How did French philosopher René Descartes contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

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He developed mathematical principles.

Question 8

Which statement describes the Greek philosopher Socrates?

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Socrates taught that reasoning was the way to truth.

Question 9

In ancient Greece, Euclid contributed to a better understanding of

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mathematics.

Question 10

The first step in the scientific method is to

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form a hypothesis.

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