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The Scientific Revolution Answers

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Which statement best describes the scientific method?

A
The scientific method was a new theory about the planets and the sun.
B
The scientific method was a new way to solve problems and do research.
C
The scientific method was a way to reason developed by the ancient Greeks.
D
The scientific method was a set of theories that countered Church teachings.
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Who created the scientific method?

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Francis Bacon
B
René Descartes
C
Robert Boyle
D
Johannes Kepler
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The heliocentric theory states that the center of the universe is

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Earth.
B
the sun.
C
the moon.
D
Jupiter.
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Which change occurred during the Renaissance?

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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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Which correctly matches the product with its place of origin before the Columbian Exchange?

A
Tomato came from Europe
B
Horse came from Europe
C
Wheat came from the Americas
D
Sugar came from the Americas
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How did French philosopher René Descartes contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

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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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Scientists in ancient Greece believed that

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the study of science was connected to feeling and emotion.
B
the study of science was connected to magic and mysticism.
C
everything in the world could be explained by logic and reason.
D
everything in the world could be explained by faith and religion.
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Why were joint-stock companies created?

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to allow individuals to finance and share the benefits of trade
B
to reduce the risk of overseas business
C
to let two or more individuals buy stock in a company
D
to create bigger companies
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Which describes a difference between Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton?

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Boyle created the coordinate plane system, while Newton discovered deductive reasoning.
B
Boyle discovered the law of gravity, while Newton created the coordinate plane system.
C
Boyle discovered the laws of motion, while Newton discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes.
D
Boyle discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes, while Newton discovered the law of gravity.
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How did the telescope help make the Scientific Revolution possible?

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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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