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question 14 of 20
what role did the scientific revolution play in bringing on the enlightenment?
a. it convinced many europeans to value logic and reason over religion and tradition.
b. it allowed scientists to pursue new theories without church or state interference.
c. it led the catholic church to give up its persecution of people with different beliefs.
d. it provided enlightenment thinkers with a method to combine new ideas with religious beliefs.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Scientific Revolution emphasized using logic, reason, and empirical methods (e.g., Galileo, Newton). This shift in thinking made Europeans value these over traditional religious dogma, which was a key foundation for the Enlightenment's focus on reason.
• Option B: During the Scientific Revolution, scientists still faced church/state interference (e.g., Galileo's trial), so this is incorrect.
• Option C: The Catholic Church continued persecuting those with different beliefs (e.g., during the Inquisition era), so this is false.
• Option D: Enlightenment thinkers often sought to separate ideas from religious dogma, not combine them, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. It convinced many Europeans to value logic and reason over religion and tradition.