Scientific Revolution Reading
By Amy Gilstrap
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12 Questions
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Why were people accused of being witches?
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Do you think people could be found innocent of witchcraft? Explain your answer.
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General knowledge throughout the Middle Ages came from which two sources?
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Which astronomer first came up with the heliocentric theory?
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What are the steps to the scientific method?
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Edward Jenner is credited as the first man to do what?
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Why did the discovery of new plants and animals lead to new courses of study in universities?
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What three discoveries did Galileo make that undercut ancient ideas and church teachings?
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What force affects the motion of planets and bodies on Earth? Who first described this law?
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Why were technological advancements so important during the scientific revolution?
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A scientist challenged the ancient idea of 4 elements. What were these elements and how did he prove there were more elements?
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New scientific ideas were generally supported by what other area of study?
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