Question

4 francis bacon held the belief that assumptions should be tested many times before they were accepted. how did his ideas change society during the scientific revolution? a they reinforced that people should not question the leaders of the church. b they moved people away from the idea of faith to that of what could be observed. c they encouraged people to resist any man - made laws and to favor natural laws. d they supported people who believed in the supernatural to control the world around them.

Explanation:

Francis Bacon's ideas emphasized empirical testing (observation and experimentation). Option A is incorrect as his ideas promoted questioning, not reinforcing Church authority. Option C is about natural vs man - made laws, not related to Bacon's empirical focus. Option D is incorrect as his ideas were about observation, not supernatural control. Option B aligns with his shift from faith - based to observation - based understanding.

Answer:

B. They moved people away from the idea of faith to that of what could be observed.