Scientific Revolution Reading
By Amy C Gilstrap
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Why were people accused of being witches?
Why were people accused of being witches?
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Do you think people could be found innocent of witchcraft? Explain your answer.
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?
General knowledge throughout the Middle Ages came from which two sources?
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Which astronomer first came up with the heliocentric theory?
Which astronomer first came up with the heliocentric theory?
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What are the steps to the scientific method?
What are the steps to the scientific method?
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Edward Jenner is credited as the first man to do what?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
New scientific ideas were generally supported by what other area of study?
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