Scientific Revolution Quiz

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What is the belief that the Earth was at the center of the universe?

  • Empiricism
  • Geocentrism (correct)
  • Heliocentrism
  • Deism

Which perspective relies on observation and experiment for gaining knowledge?

  • Deism
  • Empiricism (correct)
  • Heliocentrism
  • Geocentrism

What is the belief that the Sun, not the Earth, is at the center of the universe?

  • Deism
  • Empiricism
  • Geocentrism
  • Heliocentrism (correct)

What is the transition from the medieval worldview to a largely secular, rational, and materialistic perspective that began in the 17th century?

<p>Scientific Revolution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which intellectual movement accepted the existence of a creator based on reason but rejected belief in a supernatural deity who interacts with humankind?

<p>Deism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a 17th and 18th-century absolute monarchy that incorporated Enlightenment principles?

<p>Enlightened Absolutism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the metaphor 'Started the car, then jumped out' imply in the context of Deism?

<p>The creator's initial act of creation without further interference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Scientific Revolution?

<p>A focus on supernatural explanations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant shift in astronomical thought during the Scientific Revolution?

<p>The establishment of heliocentrism over geocentrism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best aligns with the concept of empiricism?

<p>Knowledge is gained from sensory experience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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