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quiz - scientific rev. directions: write in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper. 1. explain the 3 causes/3 effects of scientific revolution. 2. explain in your own words the existence of the geocentric theory last for over 1,000 years and nobody challenged the theory? 3. why did the geocentric theory last for over 1,000 years and nobody challenged the theory and why he started the heliocentric theory? 4. who started the heliocentric theory and why was he not tried by the catholic church? 5. who was galileo galilei and what did he have to do in front of the church inquisition? 6. what are the scientific method and why is it important today? 7. explain 4 different scientist inventions and their importance today? 8. who was the father of modern biology and what was his contribution to the natural world?

Explanation:

1. The Scientific Revolution was a period of significant change in scientific thought. Its causes included the Renaissance's focus on learning, the invention of the printing - press which spread knowledge, and the desire to understand the natural world better.
2. The existence of the geocentric theory for over 1,000 years was due to its alignment with religious and philosophical beliefs of the time, as well as the limited observational tools available.
3. Copernicus first proposed the heliocentric theory, which challenged the geocentric view. Galileo further supported it with his astronomical observations.
4. The Catholic Church opposed the heliocentric theory because it seemed to contradict the literal interpretation of the Bible and the established view of human centrality in the universe.
5. Galileo was tried by the Catholic Church for his support of the heliocentric theory, which was seen as heretical.
6. The steps of the scientific method today typically include making an observation, forming a hypothesis, conducting an experiment, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions.
7. Different scientists made important inventions. For example, Newton made contributions to physics and calculus, and Edison with the light - bulb.
8. Gregor Mendel is often considered the father of modern biology for his work on genetics.

Answer:

1. Causes of the Scientific Revolution: Renaissance learning, printing - press, and desire to understand nature.
2. Reason for geocentric theory's long existence: Alignment with religion/philosophy and limited tools.
3. Who started the heliocentric theory: Copernicus; Galileo supported it.
4. Why the Catholic Church opposed: Seemed to contradict Bible and human centrality.
5. Who was tried by the Catholic Church: Galileo.
6. Steps of the scientific method today: Observation, hypothesis, experiment, data analysis, conclusion.
7. Important inventions by different scientists: Newton (physics, calculus), Edison (light - bulb).
8. Who was the father of modern biology: Gregor Mendel.