Identify a significant idea from the Scientific Revolution.(1 point)

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circle orbit theory: All the planets in the solar system have a perfectly round orbit around the sun.
circle orbit theory: All the planets in the solar system have a perfectly round orbit around the sun.

Newton’s laws of motion: The forces acting on an object change how it moves, or doesn’t move.
Newton’s laws of motion: The forces acting on an object change how it moves, or doesn’t move.

round Earth theory: Earth is not flat.
round Earth theory: Earth is not flat.

geocentric model: Earth stays still as celestial objects orbit around it. Explain the impact of scientific ideas on Europe.(1 point)
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New scientific discoveries initially were considered threats to religious views, but they later became widespread and accepted.
New scientific discoveries initially were considered threats to religious views, but they later became widespread and accepted.

New scientific discoveries initially were widely accepted, but they later were rejected for contradicting religious doctrine.
New scientific discoveries initially were widely accepted, but they later were rejected for contradicting religious doctrine.

New scientific discoveries were always immediately accepted.
New scientific discoveries were always immediately accepted.

Scientific discoveries were always considered threats, as they challenged religious doctrine. Question
Investigate the concept of utilitarianism. Which example best fits the philosophical idea?(1 point)
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We either all succeed, or we all fail, no in-between.
We either all succeed, or we all fail, no in-between.

The needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many.
The needs of the one outweigh the needs of the many.

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

If it makes me happy, then it doesn’t matter if it makes everyone else unhappy. What previous movement inspired the Enlightenment?(1 point)
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the French Revolution
the French Revolution

the age of reason
the age of reason

the American Independence movement
the American Independence movement

the Scientific Revolution
the Scientific Revolution Which statement best summarizes the ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft?(1 point)
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Women and men should both be educated, but not equally.
Women and men should both be educated, but not equally.

Enlightenment ideas were irrational and limited.
Enlightenment ideas were irrational and limited.

Women should be trained as teachers in accordance with Enlightenment ideas.
Women should be trained as teachers in accordance with Enlightenment ideas.

Women and men should be educated equally and in accordance with Enlightenment ideas.

Answer 1

Here are the appropriate responses to your questions:

1. Identify a significant idea from the Scientific Revolution:

   • Newton’s laws of motion: The forces acting on an object change how it moves, or doesn’t move.

2. Explain the impact of scientific ideas on Europe:

   • New scientific discoveries initially were considered threats to religious views, but they later became widespread and accepted.

3. Investigate the concept of utilitarianism. Which example best fits the philosophical idea?

   • The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.

4. What previous movement inspired the Enlightenment?

   • the Scientific Revolution

5. Which statement best summarizes the ideas of Mary Wollstonecraft?

   • Women and men should be educated equally and in accordance with Enlightenment ideas.