Great Minds in Science: Newton, Galileo, Copernicus, Bacon, and Kepler

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1. What were some key beliefs and contributions of Issac Newton?

Issac Newton was an atheist and did not believe in any religious principles.

Issac newtonbeliefs- deep belief in Godhis challenge was to use god in his sciencea lasting impact was he created the... Issac newtonbeliefs- deep belief in Godhis challenge was to use god in his sciencea lasting impact was he created the laws of conservation

Issac Newton's lasting impact was primarily in the field of medicine and health sciences.

Issac Newton's main challenge was overcoming skepticism from the scientific community.

Issac Newton was known for his deep belief in God and the influence of religious principles in his scientific work. His lasting impact on physics includes his creation of the laws of conservation.

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Issac Newton was known for his deep belief in God and the influence of religious principles in his scientific work. His lasting impact on physics includes his creation of the laws of conservation.

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Great Minds In Science: Newton, Galileo, Copernicus, Bacon, And Kepler - Quiz

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of Isaac Newton to science, focusing on his laws of motion and gravitation. This content assesses understanding of Newtonian principles and their historical impact, ideal for learners in physics and science history.

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2. Who was Galileo and what was his belief?

Galileo was an artist born on 15 February 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He believed the world is flat and spent... Galileo was an artist born on 15 February 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He believed the world is flat and spent his life trying to prove it.

Galileo was a politician born on 15 February 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He believed the world is shaped like a... Galileo was a politician born on 15 February 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He believed the world is shaped like a triangle and strived to prove it through scientific experiments.

Gallieobeliefs-that the world is roundhis challenge was to prove that the world is roundhe scientifically proved that the world... Gallieobeliefs-that the world is roundhis challenge was to prove that the world is roundhe scientifically proved that the world is round

Galileo was a philosopher born on 15 February 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He believed the world is a perfect sphere... Galileo was a philosopher born on 15 February 1564 in Pisa, Italy. He believed the world is a perfect sphere and his challenge was to disprove it.

Galileo was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His belief in the round shape of the Earth was groundbreaking and he successfully proved it through scientific methods.

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3. When and where was Copernicus born?

Copernicus was born on 19 February 1473 in Warsaw, Poland.

Copernicusbeliefs- sun was at the center of the earth.a challenge is people tried saying that it was not at centera... Copernicusbeliefs- sun was at the center of the earth.a challenge is people tried saying that it was not at centera lasting impact is that us people now no that the sun is at center

Copernicus was born on 24 May 1543 in Torun, Poland.

Copernicus was born on 24 May 1543 in Warsaw, Poland.

The correct answer states the accurate date (19 February 1473) and location (Torun, Poland) of Copernicus' birth.

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The correct answer states the accurate date (19 February 1473) and location (Torun, Poland) of Copernicus' birth.

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4. Where did Francis Bacon die and what is his hometown?

Francis Bacon died in Rome and his hometown is Madrid.

Francis Bacon died in Berlin and his hometown is Moscow.

Francis baconinducting reasoningthe challenge is that he had some facts and then it turned his facts into conclusionsa lasting... Francis baconinducting reasoningthe challenge is that he had some facts and then it turned his facts into conclusionsa lasting impact is that people now make facts into conclusions

Francis Bacon died in Paris and his hometown is New York City.

The correct answer states that Francis Bacon died in York House near the Strand in London and his hometown is London. This information is historically accurate.

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The correct answer states that Francis Bacon died in York House near the Strand in London and his hometown is London. This information is historically accurate.

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5. What groundbreaking discovery did Johannes Kepler make regarding the rotation of the Earth?

Johannes Kepler was the first person to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon.

Johannes Kepler was a famous sculptor known for his intricate marble designs.

Johannes kepler he showed that the earth did not rotated in a circle but in an ellipse a lasting impact... Johannes kepler he showed that the earth did not rotated in a circle but in an ellipse a lasting impact is that he proved how the earth rotated

Johannes Kepler discovered a new species of plant in the Amazon Rainforest.

Johannes Kepler was a German astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. His most notable discovery was that planetary orbits are elliptical, not circular, which revolutionized the understanding of the motion of celestial bodies.

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6. What is one of the key beliefs of Thomas Hobbes?

He proposed that individuals should always prioritize collective well-being over personal interests.

He believed in complete anarchy and the absence of any governing structure.

He argued for total freedom without any societal norms or rules.

Thomas hobbeshe is naturally selfish and curlchallenge is social contracta long lasting belief is you should have social contract

Thomas Hobbes is known for his view that humans are naturally self-interested and that a social contract is necessary to create a stable society.

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Thomas Hobbes is known for his view that humans are naturally self-interested and that a social contract is necessary to create a stable society.

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7. What is the hometown of John Locke who was born on 29 August 1632 and passed away on 28 October 1704?

Spain

John locke

Germany

France

John Locke, the famous philosopher, was born in England and is considered one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers.

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John Locke, the famous philosopher, was born in England and is considered one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers.

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8. Which famous philosopher's hometown is Bordeaux and was born on 8 January 1689 and passed away on 10 February 1755?

Descartes

Voltaire

Rousseau

Montesquieu

Montesquieu, whose full name is Charles-Louis de Secondat, was a French philosopher known for his works on political theory. He was born in Bordeaux, France, on 8 January 1689 and passed away on 10 February 1755. While Voltaire, Rousseau, and Descartes were also famous philosophers, they were not born in Bordeaux or lived during the same time period as Montesquieu.

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9. What is the hometown of Voltaire, born on November 21, 1694 in Paris, French?

London, English

Berlin, German

Voltaire

Rome, Italian

Voltaire's hometown was Paris, French, not London, English, Berlin, German, or Rome, Italian.

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Voltaire's hometown was Paris, French, not London, English, Berlin, German, or Rome, Italian.

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10. What is the hometown of the French philosopher Denis Diderot, who lived from October 5, 1713 to July 31, 1784?

Southern French city

Diderot

Northern French city

Western French city

Denis Diderot, a prominent figure of the Enlightenment, was born and raised in the eastern French city of Langres. His contributions to philosophy and literature have had a lasting impact on Western thought.

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11. On what dates was Rousseau born and died, respectively, in his hometown Ermenonville?

10 February 1685, 12 August 1749

Rousseau

4 March 1625, 15 September 1713

15 April 1632, 26 November 1716

Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the famous philosopher, was born on 28 June 1712 and died on 2 July 1778 in his hometown Ermenonville.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the famous philosopher, was born on 28 June 1712 and died on 2 July 1778 in his hometown Ermenonville.

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12. What is the full name of the individual born on 27 April 1759 and died on 10 September 1797 in London?

George Eliot

Wollstonecraft

Emily Bronte

Jane Austen

The correct answer is Mary Wollstonecraft. She was an English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights. Jane Austen, Emily Bronte, and George Eliot were also prominent female writers, but not the correct answer to the question.

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13. What is the hometown of the famous economist Adam Smith who was born on 16 June 1723 and passed away on 17 July 1790?

Adam smith

England

Germany

Ireland

Adam Smith, the renowned economist and philosopher, was born in Scotland and is often referred to as the 'Father of Economics' due to his pioneering work in the field.

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Adam Smith, the renowned economist and philosopher, was born in Scotland and is often referred to as the 'Father of Economics' due to his pioneering work in the field.

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14. What is the hometown of beccaria, born on March 12, 1738 and died on November 28, 1794?

Beccaria

1738

March 12

Beccaria

The question is referring to the hometown of beccaria, not his name, birthdate, or year of birth. Therefore, 'm' is the correct answer as it represents the requested information.

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The question is referring to the hometown of beccaria, not his name, birthdate, or year of birth. Therefore, 'm' is the correct answer as it represents the requested information.

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15. What is the hometown of Rene Descartes born on 31st March 1596 and died on 11th February 1650?

Berlin

Rene descarter

London

Paris

Rene Descartes was actually born in La Haye en Touraine, which is his hometown. Paris, London, and Berlin are not correct as his place of birth.

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Rene Descartes was actually born in La Haye en Touraine, which is his hometown. Paris, London, and Berlin are not correct as his place of birth.

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16. What is the hometown of Frederick the Great born on 24 January 1712 and died on 17 August 1786?

Frederick the great

Paris

Vienna

London

Frederick the Great, also known as Frederick II, was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. His hometown was Berlin, which was the capital of Prussia at that time.

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Frederick the Great, also known as Frederick II, was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1786. His hometown was Berlin, which was the capital of Prussia at that time.

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17. What was Catherine the Great's hometown and birthdate?

Catherin the great

Vienna, Austria, December 25, 1748

Paris, France, September 14, 1763

Moscow, Russia, June 3, 1755

Catherine the Great was born in Stettin, Kingdom of Prussia on May 2, 1729. The incorrect answers provide birthplaces and birthdates of other historical figures.

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Catherine the Great was born in Stettin, Kingdom of Prussia on May 2, 1729. The incorrect answers provide birthplaces and birthdates of other historical figures.

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18. Which European country was Joseph II from?

Germany

Austria

Joseph II

Spain

Joseph II was actually from Austria, not France. He was a Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Habsburg lands, born in Vienna, Austria.

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Joseph II was actually from Austria, not France. He was a Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Habsburg lands, born in Vienna, Austria.

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