10 Questions
What is the belief that the Earth was at the center of the universe?
Geocentrism
Which perspective relies on observation and experiment for gaining knowledge?
Empiricism
What is the belief that the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center of the universe?
Heliocentrism
What is the transition from the medieval worldview to a largely secular, rational, and materialistic perspective that began in the 17th century?
Scientific Revolution
Which intellectual movement accepted the existence of a creator based on reason but rejected belief in a supernatural deity who interacts with humankind?
Deism
Which term describes a 17th and 18th-century absolute monarchy that incorporated Enlightenment principles?
Enlightened Absolutism
What does the metaphor 'Started the car, then jumped out' imply in the context of Deism?
The creator's initial act of creation without further interference
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Scientific Revolution?
A focus on supernatural explanations
What was a significant shift in astronomical thought during the Scientific Revolution?
The establishment of heliocentrism over geocentrism
Which statement best aligns with the concept of empiricism?
Knowledge is gained from sensory experience
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