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Science in the Middle Ages and Renaissance

CMAT 2018 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Reading Comprehension

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Passage II Science made some progress in the middle Ages but the spirit of modern science was born with the Renaissance. Science in the middle ages struggled against restrictions and there were many fetters to be destroyed before it could continue unhampered. Superstitions were common and to the masses were much more acceptable then were scientific explanations. The Renaissance brought about an interest in all things pertaining to men and the thirst for new achievements led to a critical observation of natural phenomena. The spirit of learning was manifested in science. Scientists of the 16th century made the first effective protest against the medieval scientific method of accepting theories before investigation had verified them. Francis Bacon pointed out that classical scientific conclusions did not represent mature knowledge and implored men to explore the realms of nature. Descartes brought out the necessity of questioning everything. He was the forerunner of science.

Question 1 of 3

Outlook towards science in the middle ages can be best describe as:-

  1. A.

    It was in the pre-Renaissance period that the spirit of learning was manifested in science.

  2. B.

    Spirit of modern science was born in the middle ages.

  3. C.

    Superstitions were common than scientific explanations.

  4. D.

    Science in the middle ages blossomed unrestricted and without hindrances.

Answer

C

Explanation

The passage states: 'Superstitions were common and to the masses were much more acceptable then were scientific explanations.'

Question 2 of 3

Another word for FETTERS is:-

  1. A.

    Manacle

  2. B.

    Hoop

  3. C.

    Ornament

  4. D.

    None of these

Answer

A

Explanation

'Fetters' refers to restraints or shackles. 'Manacle' is a synonym.

Question 3 of 3

How were the scientists of the 16th century different from those of the medieval times?

  1. A.

    They accepted scientific theories only after investigation had verified them.

  2. B.

    They struggled against restrictions protested.

  3. C.

    They overlooked natural phenomena and accepted hearsay.

  4. D.

    Insufficient information.

Answer

A

Explanation

16th-century scientists protested accepting theories before verification, demanding empirical investigation.

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