Renaissance: Mathematics and Artistic Innovation

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What is the primary focus of the Scientific Revolution described in the passage?

Major scientific discoveries and advancements in knowledge (correct)

Philosophical and religious changes

Exploration and trade between Europe, Persia, and India

The interconnectedness of various fields in European society

When did the Scientific Revolution begin according to the passage?

In the mid-16th century

The beginning is debated among scholars (correct)

In the late 17th century

In the early 15th century

How did the Scientific Revolution enable the spread of new ideas and perspectives according to the passage?

By facilitating trade and travel between Europe, Persia, and India

By causing changes in the structure of society

By interconnecting various fields such as religion, science, education, philosophy, and politics (correct)

By leading to philosophical and religious changes

What was the main source of mathematical knowledge to European scholars and thinkers during the Scientific Revolution according to the passage?

Mathematical ideas from Persian and Indian mathematicians Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of the Scientific Revolution mentioned in the passage?

Discoveries and advancements in scientific knowledge Signup and view all the answers

How did the Scientific Revolution affect the structure of society according to the passage?

It changed the structure of society Signup and view all the answers

What is the main evidence of the interconnectedness of various fields in European society during the Scientific Revolution mentioned in the passage?

The Scientific Revolution itself Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Enlightenment have on the Industrial Revolution?

Inventions from the Enlightenment era, like the steam engine, paved the way for the Industrial Revolution. Signup and view all the answers

What was the central idea of Deism, as developed during the Scientific Revolution?

God created the universe but does not intervene in its operations. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the concept of empiricism, as it relates to the Scientific Revolution?

Knowledge should be supported and justified by physical evidence and observations. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Galileo and Copernicus's discoveries regarding heliocentrism?

They provided evidence that the Earth revolves around the Sun, challenging the prevailing geocentric model. Signup and view all the answers

How did Rene Descartes view animals and natural phenomena?

He described animals as machines and was skeptical of previously accepted explanations. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Reformation on the Scientific Revolution?

Changes in religious doctrine due to the Reformation allowed for changes in scientific thinking. Signup and view all the answers

What was the central idea of the mechanistic universe concept developed during the Scientific Revolution?

The universe operates according to predetermined, precise laws set by a divine creator. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the shift from reliance on superstitions to empiricism and logic during the Scientific Revolution?

It allowed for a more rational and evidence-based understanding of the natural world. Signup and view all the answers

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