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Exam 16: Toward a New Heaven and a New Earth: The Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science

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William Harvey's On the Motion of the Heart and Blood refuted which of the following formerly held understandings?

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Describe Margaret Cavendish's contributions to the scientific revolution.

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Margaret Cavendish made significant contributions to the scientific revolution through her writings and philosophical ideas. She was one of the first female natural philosophers and her work challenged traditional views on science and gender. Cavendish wrote extensively on topics such as natural philosophy, the nature of matter, and the role of observation in scientific inquiry. She also advocated for the inclusion of women in scientific discourse and argued for the importance of empirical evidence in scientific research. Her ideas and writings helped to shape the early development of modern science and her contributions have been recognized as influential in the scientific revolution.

Who was the first European to make systematic observations of the heavens by telescope?

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How are organized religions in the seventeenth century best described?

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What was the name of Descartes's book that expounded his theories about the universe?

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How did Tycho Brahe contribute to the advance of astronomy?

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What is Boyle's law?

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The foundation of Francis Bacon's scientific method was built on which of the following?

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What are the three laws of motion?

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Benedict de Spinoza held which of the following positions?

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Johannes Kepler was the first astronomer to show which of the following?

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For Spinoza, the failure to understand God led to which of the following?

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Who did the scientific revolution benefit the most: governments, scientists themselves, or ordinary people? Why?

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How did Descartes believe that the world could be understood?

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Which one of the following comments best summarizes the impact of the Scientific Revolution on Western Civilization?

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What was the role of Royal Societies in spreading scientific knowledge?

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The scientific societies of early modern Europe first established which of the following?

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Describe the Copernican model of the solar system.

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Galileo's idea that a body in motion continues in motion unless deflected by an external force is referred to as what principle?

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All are considered possible influences and causes of the Scientific Revolution EXCEPT which of the following?

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Exam 16: Toward a New Heaven and a New Earth: The Scientific Revolution and the Emergence of Modern Science

William Harvey's On the Motion of the Heart and Blood refuted which of the following formerly held understandings?

Describe Margaret Cavendish's contributions to the scientific revolution.

Who was the first European to make systematic observations of the heavens by telescope?

How are organized religions in the seventeenth century best described?

What was the name of Descartes's book that expounded his theories about the universe?

How did Tycho Brahe contribute to the advance of astronomy?

What is Boyle's law?

The foundation of Francis Bacon's scientific method was built on which of the following?

What are the three laws of motion?

Benedict de Spinoza held which of the following positions?

Johannes Kepler was the first astronomer to show which of the following?

For Spinoza, the failure to understand God led to which of the following?

Who did the scientific revolution benefit the most: governments, scientists themselves, or ordinary people? Why?

How did Descartes believe that the world could be understood?

Which one of the following comments best summarizes the impact of the Scientific Revolution on Western Civilization?

What was the role of Royal Societies in spreading scientific knowledge?

The scientific societies of early modern Europe first established which of the following?

Describe the Copernican model of the solar system.

Galileo's idea that a body in motion continues in motion unless deflected by an external force is referred to as what principle?

All are considered possible influences and causes of the Scientific Revolution EXCEPT which of the following?

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