The Enlightenment Era Quiz

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What triggered the intellectual revolution mentioned in the text?

Development of advanced technology

Flourishing intellectual undertakings by scholars

Invention of the printing machines (correct)

Rapid globalization

Which fields experienced significant developments during the scientific revolution?

Music and literature

Mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry (correct)

Medicine and architecture

Sociology and psychology

What empowered people during the scientific revolution to reflect deeper and reexamine their beliefs?

Invention of the printing press

Technological advancements

Science knowledge and practices (correct)

Social media influence

During the scientific revolution, some scientists experienced persecution from which institutions?

Religious institutions Signup and view all the answers

What theory contributed to the transformation of society's observations about the environment?

Heliocentric theory Signup and view all the answers

Which notable scientist's contributions are analyzed in this text?

Nicolaus Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

What did Sigmund Freud's analysis of dreams as wishfulfilments provide models for?

Clinical analysis of symptom formation Signup and view all the answers

Which term did Freud use to describe part of his model of psychic structure comprising id, ego, and super-ego?

Id Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization is known for its advanced knowledge of astronomy integrated into the design of temples?

Mayan Civilization Signup and view all the answers

What did the Mayans use their temples for based on their integration of astronomy in design?

Conducting astronomical observations Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main purposes of science for ancient civilizations?

Survival and understanding the natural world Signup and view all the answers

Which continent did not play a role in the development of science according to the text?

Antarctica Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of the definition of science provided in the text?

An intellectual and social activity carried out by people Signup and view all the answers

Which period is mentioned as the start of the Scientific Revolution?

Early 16th century to the 18th century Signup and view all the answers

What did scientists aim to achieve during the Scientific Revolution?

To develop successively more powerful models to explain natural phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What concept was central to the Scientific Revolution period?

Heliocentric theory Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known for his heliocentric theory?

Nicolaus Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant contribution of scientists during the Scientific Revolution period?

Developing successively more powerful models to explain natural phenomena Signup and view all the answers