HIS-112-World Civilizations II
Of the following achievements, which are attributed to physicist Isaac Newton?
a: All of these answers: -Establishing a clear distinction between "natural philosophy" and "physical science." -Composing a set of 4 rules for scientific reasoning stated in his Principia. -Developing the analytic method, which improved upon the work of Aristotle.
Which of the following were techniques used by Ambroise Pare for the treatment of wounds?
a: All of these answers: -Ligatures of arteries for amputation limbs. -Sealing wounds with turpentine, egg yolk, and oil of roses. -Design of artificial limbs.
How was Columbus received upon returning to Spain after his FIRST voyage to the Americas?
a: As a hero; he displayed his findings of the trip to the Spanish court.
Why might Nicolaus Copernicus NOT be considered a true revolutionary in astronomy?
a: As a strong Catholic, his beliefs prevented him from committing fully to the helicentric model.
What was the difference in Portugal's motivations of the Atlantic Exploration from 1415-1488 and the Indian Exploration from 1497-1542? (Select the most correct answer).
a: Atlantic Exploration- expanding Christianity; Indian Exploration- finding a sea route to Asia.
What was reaffirmed during the Scientific Revolution as being integral the the scientific method?
a: Experimentation and empiricism.
Which of the following was one of Kepler's revolutionary ideas?
a: He declared that the planets, including the Earth, revolve around a stationary sun in ellipses.
Why was Columbus arrested in 1500 and supplanted from his post as Viceroy and Governor of the Indies?
a: He was said to governing tyrannically; a number of returned settlers accused him of mismanagement.
What is Andreas Versailius best known for?
a: His book of anatomy and detailed drawings of the human body.
William Harvey, an English physician is known for...?
a: His contributions in heart and blood movement, including quantifying blood-flow in the body.
Which chemist made progress by fact-finding followed by controlled experimentation in his field?
a: Robert Boyle
What were the most precious commodities traded between Asia and China, and Europe in the Middle Ages?
a: Silks and spices.
Which of the following was NOT a reason why science advanced away from Medieval ideas to experimentation and empiricism?
a: The church became willing to accept new scientific methods.
