WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was a direct result of the Scientific Revolution in Europe?
A
A gradual decline in the growth of the cities
B
The application of reason and experimentation to political thinking
C
The rise of the manorial system
D
An increase in the use of the divine right the theory of government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The scientific revolution is a series of rapid scientific advancements that occurred in Western Europe. It started for several reasons: the rise of empiricism and humanism, new inventions that either helped scientists better observe phenomena, and the discovery of the New World.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scientific revolution, which emphasized systematic experimentation as the most valid research method, resulted in developments in mathematics, physics, astronomy, biology, and chemistry. These developments transformed the views of society about nature.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Scientific Revolution influenced the development of the Enlightenment values of individualism because it demonstrated the power of the human mind. The ability of scientists to come to their own conclusions rather than deferring to instilled authority confirmed the capabilities and worth of the individual.

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