AnswersDISD CR Sem 2 World History Studies EXAM ONLY 2020-2021The Scientific Revolution

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Which change occurred during the Renaissance?

A
Islamic mathematicians developed algebra.
B
Scholars revived an interest in classical ideas.
C
Scientists used the astrolabe to map the stars.
D
Greeks made early contributions to geometry.
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How did French philosopher René Descartes contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

A
He invented new scientific instruments.
B
He developed mathematical principles.
C
He made discoveries about the universe.
D
He developed a new way to solve problems.
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How did the telescope help make the Scientific Revolution possible?

A
It allowed scientists to discover astronomy as a new field of study.
B
It allowed scientists to disprove the heliocentric theory and other ideas.
C
It allowed scientists to observe objects in space in much greater detail.
D
It allowed scientists to study the sun, moon, and stars for the first time.
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During the Middle Ages, Islamic scholars made key advancements in

A
astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and physics.
B
astronomy, biology, geology, and medicine.
C
biology, botany, mathematics, and physics.
D
biology, botany, geology, and physics.
5

The geocentric theory states that the center of the universe is

A
Earth.
B
the sun.
C
the moon.
D
Jupiter.
6

Which statement describes the Greek philosopher Socrates?

A
Socrates developed a theory about the universe.
B
Socrates taught that reasoning was the way to truth.
C
Socrates wrote a book on the principles of geometry.
D
Socrates built an advanced version of the astrolabe.
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Who proposed the heliocentric theory?

A
Nicolaus Copernicus
B
Galileo Galilei
C
Johannes Kepler
D
Isaac Newton
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The heliocentric theory states that the center of the universe is

A
Earth.
B
the sun.
C
the moon.
D
Jupiter.
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Which completely transformed scientific study?

A
the Scientific Revolution
B
the Enlightenment
C
the Renaissance
D
the Reformation
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Who created the scientific method?

A
Francis Bacon
B
René Descartes
C
Robert Boyle
D
Johannes Kepler

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