Scientific, Philosophical, and Political Developments
What economic principle did Adam Smith and other economists advocate during this period?
Free market principles and limited government intervention in the economy.
Protectionism and mercantilist policies.
Command economies and state control of production.
Central planning and collective ownership of resources.
What theory, proposed by Nicolaus Copernicus during the Scientific Revolution, challenged the traditional geocentric view of the universe?
Quantum Theory
Theory of Relativity
Heliocentric Theory
Theory of Evolution
What principle held strong influence over Natural Philosophers during the Scientific Revolution?
Deductive Reasoning
Religious Fanaticism
Political Liberalism
Industrial Capitalism
What was the primary goal of the scientists during the time of the Scientific Revolution?
To understand the laws of nature
To enhance military technology
To promote industrialization
To create a more equitable social order
Which concept best describes René Descartes' philosophical view that influenced scientific rationality during this period?
Absolutism
Feudalism
Mercantilism
Dualism
Why might a letter written by Copernicus outlining heliocentrism not fully represent popular opinion on this theory during his time?
Most people lacked access to scientific literature and knowledge at that time.
Heliocentrism was accepted as fact soon after Copernicus' death.
Many people disputed Copernicus' findings because they were difficult to understand.
Letters did not circulate widely enough to influence public opinion.
What factor could limit the reliability of a diary from an illiterate peasant describing scientific advances during the 17th century?
The peasant's level of understanding about these complex concepts
The lack of widespread education at that time
Limited access to writing materials hindering regular updates
Peasant revolts disrupting diary entries

How are we doing?
Give us your feedback and let us know how we can improve
Which principle persisted throughout the Age of the Scientific Revolution, influencing scientific thought and discoveries?
Mercantilism
Geocentrism
Empiricism
Divine Right of Kings
Which philosopher argued for a separation of mind and body, creating dualism?
Sir Francis Bacon
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
René Descartes
Which scientist is known for his work "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium"?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
Johannes Kepler