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A) denying the existence of God.
B) dropping heavy objects from the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
C) being a recipient of Medici funding.
D) claiming that Copernicus was in league with the Devil.
E) ridiculing the Ptolemaic model in print.
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A) embarrass Copernicus.
B) support Copernicus through a publication in Italian accessible to a wide audience.
C) attack Luther and Protestant theological restrictions on scientific inquiry.
D) apologize to the church for earlier theories he now saw as mistaken.
E) oppose the dogma and doctrine of the Catholic Church.
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A) believed that humans were created separate from nature in order to rule the earth.
B) claimed that God was not just the creator the universe God was the universe.
C) accepted Descartes' theory about the separation between mind and matter.
D) rejected all forms of pantheistic belief.
E) disagreed with the theory of a heliocentric universe.
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A) the same principles inherent in mathematical thinking.
B) quiet contemplation and following of the Scriptures.
C) mystical experiences.
D) interpreting dreams and applying that knowledge to our everyday lives.
E) incorporating the mind with the body.
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A) On the Revolution of Heavenly Bodies
B) On the Fabric of the Human Body
C) Two Natures
D) Mind Over Matter
E) Discourse on Method
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A) false worship of nature.
B) people using nature for their own self-interest.
C) a lack of moral judgment of others.
D) sexual perversion.
E) the establishment of divine right monarchies.
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A) government support and control.
B) publication of scientific journals.
C) focus on theoretical work in mechanics and astronomy.
D) belief that science should proceed along the lines of a cooperative venture.
E) lack of support by the French government.
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A) Vesalius
B) Harvey
C) Paracelsus
D) Galen
E) Boyle
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A) William Harvey.
B) Paracelsus.
C) Andreas Vesalius.
D) Robert Boyle.
E) Antoine Lavoisier.
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Isaac Newton certainly deserves to be considered one of the most significant figures from the Scientific Revolution, if not the most significant. His contributions to mathematics, physics, and astronomy laid the foundation for modern science and our understanding of the natural world.
Newton's most famous work, "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica" (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), revolutionized the field of physics with his laws of motion and universal gravitation. These laws provided a framework for understanding the motion of objects on Earth and in space, and they have been essential in the development of modern physics and engineering.
In addition to his work in physics, Newton also made significant contributions to mathematics, particularly in the development of calculus. His work laid the groundwork for the development of this important branch of mathematics, which is essential for understanding many scientific and engineering concepts.
Furthermore, Newton's discoveries and theories in optics and astronomy also had a profound impact on our understanding of the universe. His work on the nature of light and the development of the reflecting telescope helped to advance our understanding of the cosmos and laid the foundation for future discoveries in astronomy.
While there were certainly other important figures in the Scientific Revolution, such as Galileo Galilei and Johannes Kepler, Newton's comprehensive and groundbreaking contributions to multiple fields of science make him a standout figure. His work not only advanced human understanding of the natural world but also laid the foundation for the scientific and technological advancements that followed. Therefore, it is fair to consider Newton as the most significant figure from the Scientific Revolution.
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A) On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres.
B) Novum Organum.
C) Principia.
D) On the Motion of the Heart and Blood.
E) The Great Instauration.
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