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Question 1

A) Identify a significant idea from the Scientific Revolution. (1 point) circle orbit theory: All the planets in the solar system have a perfectly round orbit around the sun.
O round Earth theory: Earth is not flat.
Newton's laws of motion: The forces acting on an object change how it moves, or doesn't move.
•geocentric model: Earth stays still as celestial objects orbit around it.
Question 2
A) Explain the impact of scientific ideas on Europe. (1 point)
New scientific discoveries initially were widely accepted, but they later were rejected for contradicting religious doctrine.
Scientific discoveries were always considered threats, as they challenged religious doctrine.
• New scientific discoveries were always immediately accepted.
New scientific discoveries initially were considered threats to religious views, but they later became widespread and accepted.
Question 3
A) Investigate the concept of utilitarianism. Which example best fits the philosophical idea? (1 point)
If it makes me happy, then it doesn't matter if it makes everyone else unhappy.
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
• We either all succeed, or we all fail, no in-between.
• The needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many.
Question 4
A) What previous movement inspired the Enlightenment? (1 point)
• the age of reason
• the French Revolution
the American Independence movement
O the Scientific Revolution

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Question 1
A) Identify a significant idea from the Scientific Revolution. (1 point)
Answer: Newton's laws of motion: The forces acting on an object change how it moves, or doesn't move.

Question 2
A) Explain the impact of scientific ideas on Europe. (1 point)
Answer: New scientific discoveries initially were considered threats to religious views, but they later became widespread and accepted.

Question 3
A) Investigate the concept of utilitarianism. Which example best fits the philosophical idea? (1 point)
Answer: The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

Question 4
A) What previous movement inspired the Enlightenment? (1 point)
Answer: the Scientific Revolution