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Question

Which two statements best show how the Scientific Revolution changed the way people perceived nature and society?
Group of answer choices

People started challenging the accepted "scientific truths" taught by the church, which weakened its authority.

People started applying the principles of the scientific method, empiricism, and experimentation to other aspects of life.

People started associating religion with science and sought more knowledge about God’s role in the universe.

People started using new technological discoveries only to develop their countries’ economies.

People started applying the beliefs of the classical scientists to develop the field of philosophy.

Answer 1

The two statements that best show how the Scientific Revolution changed the way people perceived nature and society are:

1. People started challenging the accepted "scientific truths" taught by the church, which weakened its authority.

2. People started applying the principles of the scientific method, empiricism, and experimentation to other aspects of life.

These two statements highlight the shift in perception regarding traditional authority and the increasing reliance on systematic inquiry and observation in understanding the world.