World History - Quiz 29 (20.1) Science

Question 1

the term defined as “the confused idea that the stars, rather than God, rule the destinies of men” (s.a.)

Answer 1

astrology

Question 2

this Greek philosopher was highly admired during the Middle Ages (s.a.)

Answer 2

Aristotle

Question 3

he discovered the three laws of planetary motion (s.a.)

Answer 3

Kepler

Question 4

the language of science (s.a.)

Answer 4

mathematics

Question 5

the basic science of matter and energy (s.a.)

Answer 5

physics

Question 6

this English philosopher played an important role in developing the scientific method (choice)

Answer 6

Francis Bacon

Question 7

he proposed the sun-centered view of the universe (choice)

Answer 7

Nicolaus Copernicus

Question 8

he discovered the law of universal gravitation (choice)

Answer 8

Isaac Newton

Question 9

he described the circulation of the blood in the human body (choice)

Answer 9

William Harvey

Question 10

why man did not excel in science during ancient times (choice)

Answer 10

nature worship hindered man from discovering foundational scientific principles