Question

question 11 of 20
why were independent universities important to the start of the scientific
revolution?

a. they helped spread literacy to poor peasants by translating bibles
into local languages.

b. they promoted learning outside the control of the government and
the catholic church.

c. they stabilized the scientific community by regulating the subjects
that could be studied.

d. they convinced government leaders that science could help
produce great weapons.

Explanation:

• Option A: Translating Bibles for peasants' literacy is not related to independent universities' role in the scientific revolution.
• Option B: During the scientific revolution, independent universities allowed scholars to explore ideas without the strict control of the government or the Catholic Church, which was crucial for new scientific thinking to develop.
• Option C: Regulating subjects would limit scientific exploration, which is against the spirit of the scientific revolution.
• Option D: Convincing governments about weapons is not the main role of independent universities in the scientific revolution.

Answer:

B. They promoted learning outside the control of the government and the Catholic Church.