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Which statement best describes the scientific method?

A
The scientific method was a new theory about the planets and the sun.
B
The scientific method was a new way to solve problems and do research.
C
The scientific method was a way to reason developed by the ancient Greeks.
D
The scientific method was a set of theories that countered Church teachings.
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Who created the scientific method?

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Francis Bacon
B
René Descartes
C
Robert Boyle
D
Johannes Kepler
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The heliocentric theory states that the center of the universe is

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Earth.
B
the sun.
C
the moon.
D
Jupiter.
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Which change occurred during the Renaissance?

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Islamic mathematicians developed algebra.
B
Scholars revived an interest in classical ideas.
C
Scientists used the astrolabe to map the stars.
D
Greeks made early contributions to geometry.
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Which correctly matches the product with its place of origin before the Columbian Exchange?

A
Tomato came from Europe
B
Horse came from Europe
C
Wheat came from the Americas
D
Sugar came from the Americas
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How did French philosopher René Descartes contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

A
He invented new scientific instruments.
B
He developed mathematical principles.
C
He made discoveries about the universe.
D
He developed a new way to solve problems.
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Scientists in ancient Greece believed that

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the study of science was connected to feeling and emotion.
B
the study of science was connected to magic and mysticism.
C
everything in the world could be explained by logic and reason.
D
everything in the world could be explained by faith and religion.
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Why were joint-stock companies created?

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to allow individuals to finance and share the benefits of trade
B
to reduce the risk of overseas business
C
to let two or more individuals buy stock in a company
D
to create bigger companies
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Which describes a difference between Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton?

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Boyle created the coordinate plane system, while Newton discovered deductive reasoning.
B
Boyle discovered the law of gravity, while Newton created the coordinate plane system.
C
Boyle discovered the laws of motion, while Newton discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes.
D
Boyle discovered the relationship between pressure and gas volumes, while Newton discovered the law of gravity.
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How did the telescope help make the Scientific Revolution possible?

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It allowed scientists to discover astronomy as a new field of study.
B
It allowed scientists to disprove the heliocentric theory and other ideas.
C
It allowed scientists to observe objects in space in much greater detail.
D
It allowed scientists to study the sun, moon, and stars for the first time.
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Which is the most accurate list of mercantilism rules?

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i. Collect gold and silver.ii. Import more goods than what one exports.iii. Provide raw materials to colonies.iv. Sell manufactured goods from colonies to the mother country.
B
i. Collect gold and silver.ii. Export more goods than what one imports.iii. Have the colonies provide raw materials.iv. Sell manufactured goods from the mother country to colonies.
C
i. Sell gold and silver.ii. Import more goods than what one exports.iii. Sell raw materials to colonies.iv. Provide manufactured goods to colonies.
D
i. Sell gold and silver.ii. Export more goods than what one imports.iii. Have colonies sell raw materials.iv. Sell manufactured goods from the mother country to colonies.
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Which completely transformed scientific study?

A
the Scientific Revolution
B
the Enlightenment
C
the Renaissance
D
the Reformation
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How did the Columbian Exchange affect the African people?

A
The introduction of new crops and the decimation of the Indigenous population in the New World led to the capture and enslavement of many African people.
B
The introduction of new crops and the Commercial Revolution in Europe led to the transfer of goods for African land.
C
The introduction of new animals and diseases to the Americas led to the Middle Passage, a ship route that transported many Indigenous peoples to Africa.
D
The introduction of the joint-stock company and the rise of cities and towns led many African people to invest in the New World.
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The first step in the scientific method is to

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test with an experiment.
B
form a hypothesis.
C
draw a conclusion.
D
analyze the data.
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The impact of the Commercial Revolution could be most felt in which realm?

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There was a social impact; the merchant class grew and towns and cities became more populated.
B
There was a trade-related impact; the increase of global trade had an enormous effect on the Old and New World.
C
There was an economic impact; the birth of the banking system, growth of capitalism and companies dramatically increased the wealth of nations.
D
There was an environmental impact; the increased movement of goods and people drastically changed the environment.
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The chart shows that the Taino population was nearly 300,000 in 1492, and under 10,000 in 1548.

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The steep decline of the Indigenous population due to exodus of Hispaniola following Columbus’s arrival.
B
The complete disappearance of the Taino from Brazil due to the Columbian Exchange.
C
An example of the impact that European exploration had on Indigenous populations.
D
An example of the severe decline of the Taino religious population after the mission system ended.
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Who proposed the heliocentric theory?

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Nicolaus Copernicus
B
Galileo Galilei
C
Johannes Kepler
D
Isaac Newton
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Which statement describes the Greek philosopher Socrates?

A
Socrates developed a theory about the universe.
B
Socrates taught that reasoning was the way to truth.
C
Socrates wrote a book on the principles of geometry.
D
Socrates built an advanced version of the astrolabe.
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Who challenged the Aristotelian model of a geocentric universe that began the Scientific Revolution?

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Kepler
B
Galileo
C
Newton
D
Copernicus
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Read the following passages from John Newton’s diary.Saturday 22 JuneBeing pretty warm, got up the men and washed all the slaves with fresh water. l am much afraid of another ravage from the flux [diarrheal infection], for we have had 8 taken within these few days.Thursday 27 JuneWhen we were putting the slaves down in the evening, one that was sick jumped overboard. Got him in again but he died immediately between his weakness and the salt water he had swallowed, though I imagine he would have lived but a little while being quite worn out.Which claim is supported by this reading?

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The men on board the ship always treated the enslaved people well, in sickness and in health.
B
One of the ship’s crew members was counted among those taken.
C
The enslaved people on board suffered waves of illness at times resulting in death.
D
Saturday, June 22nd was the first day of deaths.

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