Question

1. which statements best desc a cause of the scientific revolution in europe? select two correct answers.

the collapse of the roman empire created a vacuum that fostered scientific advancements and technology.
the invention of new scientific instruments, such as the telescope and microscope, allowed for more accurate observations and experiments.
the influence of the catholic church led to increased funding for scientific experiments and research.
the scientific revolution was primarily driven by political motivations in european monarchies.
the rediscovery of ancient greek and roman texts inspired new ways of thinking about the natural world

Explanation:

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: The collapse of the Roman Empire led to a vacuum, but it's more about political/social change, not direct scientific advancement cause. Incorrect.
• Option 2: New scientific instruments (telescope, microscope) improved observation and experiments, driving the Scientific Revolution. Correct.
• Option 3: The Catholic Church generally suppressed scientific research, not fostered it. Incorrect.
• Option 4: The Scientific Revolution was driven by intellectual/cultural factors, not political motivations of monarchies. Incorrect.
• Option 5: Rediscovering ancient Greek/Roman texts (like works of Aristotle, Ptolemy) inspired new ways of thinking about nature, contributing to the Scientific Revolution. Correct.

Answer:

1. The invention of new scientific instruments, such as the telescope and microscope, allowed for more accurate observations and experiments.
2. The rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts inspired new ways of thinking about the natural world