Question

how did peoples general way of thinking change as a result of the scientific revolution?
scientists became less interested in technology.
evidence became less important to people.
scientists were discouraged from using experiments
people questioned long - accepted views.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Scientific Revolution encouraged technological progress, so scientists didn't become less interested in technology. Eliminate.
• Option 2: The Scientific Revolution emphasized evidence and empirical methods, so evidence became more important. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Experiments were a key part of the Scientific Revolution, so scientists were encouraged to use them. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The Scientific Revolution promoted critical thinking and challenging traditional, long - accepted beliefs (like those from the church or ancient authorities), so people started questioning long - accepted views. This is correct.

Answer:

D. People questioned long - accepted views.