7.2.2 practice quizOnline version Scientific Revolution by Shaner Adams 1 What is the heliocentric view of the universe? a An earth-centered universe suggested by Copernicus. b Newton's theory of how the universe was created. c The medieval Church's theory of the universe's structure. d A sun-centered universe supported by Galileo. 2 During the Scientific Revolution, what did Newton's laws of gravity help to prove? a The existence of black holes. b The size of our galaxy. c How planets orbit the sun. d The nature of time-space. 3 The term for the process of experimenting to test a hypothesis is: a Scientific Conjecture b Scientific Method c Reasonable Methodology d Methodical Experimentation 4 How did the use of reason lead to the Enlightenment? a It was applied to politics and government. b It became a rallying cry for the middle class. c It served to maintain obedience to the Church. d It proved the geocentric theory. 5 Who faced persecution because of the Scientific Revolution? a Cardinals in the Church who had high status. b The Pope. c Political rivals to the king and queen of Spain. d Scientists who questioned the Church. 6 What did Galileo help to prove by using a telescope? a The heliocentric theory of a sun-centered universe. b The geocentric theory of a sun-centered universe. c The heliocentric theory of an earth-centered universe. d The geocentric theory of an earth-centered universe. 7 During the Scientific Revolution, what explained the orbits of planets around the sun? a Laws of nature, including Newton's laws of gravity. b Laws of belief, including Galileo's laws of conjecture. c Laws of theory, including Bacon's laws of proof. d Laws of ideas, including Copernicus’s laws of reality. 8 How did the scientific method change how science was conducted? a Scientists began to use instincts and intuition. b Scientists began to base their findings on church writings. c Scientists no longer trusted man-made tools. d Scientists began testing hypotheses through experimentation. 9 What scientific way of thinking, proposed by Bacon and Descartes, was used in politics and government? a Intellectual discourse. b Reason. c Reassurance. d Humility. 10 How did the church react to scientific developments of the Scientific Revolution? a The church paid scientists to find new answers to old questions. b The church accepted the teachings of Copernicus and Galileo. c The church threatened to imprison or execute many scientists. d The church admitted that its theories were wrong.
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