Question

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 led the catholic church to give up its persecution of people with different beliefs.
c. it allowed scientists to pursue new theories without church or state interference.
d. it provided enlightenment thinkers with a method to combine new ideas with religious beliefs.

Explanation:

The Scientific Revolution emphasized the use of reason, logic, and empirical evidence. This shift in thinking influenced Enlightenment thinkers who also valued reason. Option A aligns with this as it shows the move from religion/tradition (which were more dominant before the Scientific Revolution) to logic/reason (a key aspect that carried over to the Enlightenment). Option B is incorrect as the Scientific Revolution didn't directly lead the Catholic Church to stop persecution. Option C is about scientists' freedom (not directly about the link to the Enlightenment's core - valuing reason). Option D is wrong because the Scientific Revolution was more about a shift away from religious - based explanations in some aspects (not combining new ideas with religious beliefs in the way described for the Enlightenment's start).

Answer:

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