The Scientific Revolution — Europe (1473, Europe) — Questions and answers

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Who was born on February 19, 1473, as the future astronomer of Poland?

Choices

  1. Nicolaus Copernicus ✓
  2. Andreas Vesalius
  3. Francis Bacon
  4. Galileo Galilei

Answer: Nicolaus Copernicus

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What did young Nicolaus think about Ptolemy's geocentric model?

Choices

  1. He thought it was perfect.
  2. He felt it didn't seem right. ✓
  3. He agreed with it completely.
  4. He didn't understand what it was.

Answer: He felt it didn't seem right.

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What did Andreas Vesalius exclaim when he burst into the anatomy theatre?

Choices

  1. "I found a new book!"
  2. "There is a new star in the sky!" ✓
  3. "Let's draw more diagrams!"
  4. "Socrates was very wise!"

Answer: "There is a new star in the sky!"

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According to Francis Bacon, what should people do instead of just accepting old ideas?

Choices

  1. Plant more flowers in the garden.
  2. Observe, experiment, and then deduce. ✓
  3. Only listen to ancient authorities.
  4. Experiment only with magnets.

Answer: Observe, experiment, and then deduce.

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Why did Cardinal Robert Bellarmine think Galileo's ideas were dangerous?

Choices

  1. They were too expensive.
  2. They undermined the authority of the Church. ✓
  3. They were written in a foreign language.
  4. They made people laugh too much.

Answer: They undermined the authority of the Church.

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How did Galileo feel when he declared 'Eppur si muove...' before the court?

Choices

  1. Joyful and proud.
  2. Angry and rebellious.
  3. His voice was trembling. ✓
  4. Calm and unconcerned.

Answer: His voice was trembling.

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What happened that helped Isaac Newton understand gravity?

Choices

  1. He saw a bird fly.
  2. He read a very old book.
  3. An apple fell from a tree. ✓
  4. He talked to Galileo.

Answer: An apple fell from a tree.

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