Question

What was René Descartes' contribution to the Scientific Revolution?

A. He wrote Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason and Seeking Truth in the Sciences.
B. He said that mathematics could be used to explain everything in nature.
C. He used mathematics to prove that the earth revolves around the sun.
D. He introduced the theory of universal gravitation.

I say A or B.. but mostly A

Answer 1

@blurbendy

Answer 2

@KattGirl14

Answer 3

Hi :)
Do you know who said B?

Answer 4

No, but I think A :)

Answer 5

Ok, D is Newton, correct?

Answer 6

Hmmm, I think so.

Answer 7

Ok, thanks. So you don't know at all who B is?

Answer 8

No, sorry :(

Answer 9

Its ok! :)
Do you know who C is? I think its Nicholas Compemicus

Answer 10

Emily! :D

Answer 11

Emily, do you know who said B?

Answer 12

idk :/ sorry
would this help?
http://www.renedescartes.com/Default.htm

Answer 13

Thanks, A is correct?

Answer 14

I think so... :P

Answer 15

Ok! thanks :)
Do you know Andreas Vesalius?

Answer 16

not really?
what about him?

Answer 17

Well, there is a question about him, but its fine, I already answered it, thought if you know about him, you can check :P

Answer 18

history isn't my strongest point >,<

Answer 19

Oh well, its ok :P
Maybe @KattGirl14 can check my answers?

Answer 20

sure

Answer 21

thanks :)

Answer 22

:)

Answer 23

What was Andreas Vesalius known for?

A. the first accurate and detailed picture of human anatomy
B. the founder of modern philosophy
C. the geocentric theory
D. the concept of using experimentation and observation

A?

Answer 24

correct :)

Answer 25

thanks :)

Which statement describes Nicholas Copernicus's most famous contribution to science?

A. He reinforced the idea that observation and experimentation was necessary to acquire knowledge.

B. He used mathematics to conclude that the earth revolves around the sun and published his findings in On the Revolution of Heavenly Bodies.

C. He is often called the father of modern mathematics because of his Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting the Reason and Seeking Truth in the Sciences.

D. He improved the telescope, thermometer, and compass and challenged Ptolemy’s theory that the moon was smooth with a polished surface.

B?

Answer 26

Im not exactly sure but my best guess would be B or D

Answer 27

Ok, I say B :)

Answer 28

Okay :)

Answer 29

Which leader of the Scientific Revolution in England asserted that scientists should rely on what they can observe with their senses and emphasized the need for experimentation?

A. Ptolemy
B. Andreas Vesalius
C. Francis Bacon
D. Galen

C?

Answer 30

Hmm..yeah id say either C or A, but C seems correct

Answer 31

Ok, C it is! :)

What was Isaac Newton known for?

A. He is considered the father of modern mathematics.
B. He proved that mathematics could explain everything in nature.
C. His work in mathematics resulted in the Cartesian coordinate system.
D. He laid out three laws of motion that are still the basis for the study of how things move.

D?

Answer 32

You know this one @jigglypuff314 ?

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Yes D

Answer 34

yup yup D

Answer 35

Awesome! :D thank

Answer 36

thanks*
Who developed a stronger telescope and was able to prove that Ptolemy's theories about the moon were wrong?
A. Andreas Vesalius
B. Francis Bacon
C. René Descartes
D. Galileo Galilei

D?

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yep D. :)

Answer 38

Great! :D
Is this too much? should I stop?

Answer 39

Its fine :) I have to go soon though

Answer 40

Ok, I'll ask the next one

Answer 41

ok

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Which is an accurate description of the Scientific Revolution?

A. It was a period of time in which medicine advanced in Europe and people began to live longer.
B. It was the overthrow of monarchs based on new theories of political science.
C. It was the merging of religious and mathematical ideas that resulted in new fields of study.
D. It was an era of great progress in understanding the workings and laws of nature.

D?

Answer 43

correct :)

Answer 44

Sorry about that, my computer glitched..

Answer 45

Do you know anything about Louis XIV?

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no worries

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a little

Answer 48

Ok, here is one, I kinda know the answer..

Which are accurate descriptions of the reign of Louis XIV?
Choose ALL answers that are correct.

A. He called himself the Sun King because he considered himself as important as the sun itself.
B. He created and enforced laws that prohibited persecution for religious beliefs.
C. During his 72-year reign, he claimed the divine right of kings.
D. He did all that he could and made sacrifices to help the working people with their everyday struggles.

I know A is correct. Any other answers?

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A and C, and possibly B

Answer 50

C? you sure? I don't think I saw any of that in my book..

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im certain :) I recently did an essay on him and did a lot of research

Answer 52

Oh, ok :) thanks
do you know Benjamin Franklin?

Answer 53

@KattGirl14

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Do you know him, @jigglypuff314 ?

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depends :P

Answer 56

Well, I'll ask the question, and we will see! :)

Answer 57

Which descriptions of American Enlightenment thinker Benjamin Franklin are accurate? Choose ALL answers that are correct.

A. defender of divine right of kings
B. political philosopher
C. religious preacher
D. experimental scientist

I say B and D..

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I gotta go, @jigglypuff314 can help :) bye

Answer 59

Ok, bye! thanks for your help

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anytime :)

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So Emily.. what do you think?

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looks right to me
idk about the descriptors
but yes he was a philosopher and scientist :P

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Thought so, sank you verrrrry mush! XD

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lol you're welcome :)

Answer 65

Do you know what Enlightenment is? I can barely say that word :O

Answer 66

kinda...

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Oh, you can answer this last question about it..?

Answer 68

I can try :)

Answer 69

Ok, thanks :) give me a min

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Which statements describing Enlightenment ideas are true?

Choose ALL answers that are correct.

A.
Louis XIV of France claimed the divine right of kings.

B.
The English philosopher John Locke wrote Two Treatises of Government, saying that laws should be made only for the good of the people.

C.
The French philosopher Montesquieu wrote The Spirit of Laws, opposing despotic governments.

D.
Edmund Spenser wrote The Faerie Queene about knights and their values.

E.
Many scholars in England and France argued that reason could illuminate or spotlight truth.

Answer 71

A is true in another question

Answer 72

John Locke had to do with something as well...

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So, also B?

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Do you know @KattGirl14 ?

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yup B
and maybe E?

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^

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what does ^ mean? @KattGirl14

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sorry, I was agreeing with @jigglypuff314

Answer 79

Oh, ok, so ^ meant arrow to the top

Answer 80

thank you both!

Answer 81

yes. welcome :)

Answer 82

And A is also right?

Answer 83

Oh.. there is one last one.. you think you can take it?

Answer 84

@jigglypuff314

Answer 85

yes and I can try :)

Answer 86

This one:

Which English philosopher wrote about the importance of reason and natural law?

There are answers, if you need them, tell me

Answer 87

Isaac Newton?

Answer 88

umm?
what are the other options?

Answer 89

Okay. umm is Burchard de Volder an option? if not Isaac Newton could be

Answer 90

Hold on

Answer 91

A. John Locke
B. Isaac Newton
C. Edmund Spenser
D. Benjamin Franklin

Answer 92

ohh kay then yes id say B.

Answer 93

Ok, what about @jigglypuff314 ?
My computer glitched again.. :/

Answer 94

I'll agree with kattgirl
cuz idk XD

Answer 95

LOL! XD thanks :D

Answer 96

@KattGirl14
Have you read "The Yearling"?