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?

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

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

<p><strong>Heliocentric theory</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p><strong>Nicolaus Copernicus</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Clinical analysis of symptom formation (D)</p> 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?

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

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

<p>Mayan Civilization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conducting astronomical observations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Survival and understanding the natural world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>An intellectual and social activity carried out by people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Early 16th century to the 18th century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did scientists aim to achieve during the Scientific Revolution?

<p>To develop successively more powerful models to explain natural phenomena (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept was central to the Scientific Revolution period?

<p>Heliocentric theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is known for his heliocentric theory?

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

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

<p>Developing successively more powerful models to explain natural phenomena (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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