The development of new instruments like the telescope and microscope reinforced which key idea of the Scientific Revolution?

That all truth could be found by studying the Bible alone

That direct observation was a reliable way to unlock new knowledge

That mathematics was not necessary for making scientific discoveries

That ancient Greek philosophers had already discovered everything

During the Scientific Revolution, why did scientists begin to form groups such as the Royal Society of London?

To secure patents and profits from their new inventions

To collectively challenge the authority of European kings

To share experimental results and debate new scientific ideas

To focus only on ancient texts from Greece and Rome

It proved that the sun was actually smaller than the Earth.

It showed that the planets orbited the Earth in perfect circles.

It revealed that heavenly bodies like the moon were not perfect, smooth spheres as previously thought.

It confirmed that there were only three continents on Earth.

It allowed knowledge to spread quickly, so others could test and build upon the work.

It guaranteed that the scientists would become wealthy from their discoveries.

It prevented anyone outside the society from learning about science.

It was the only way to get approval from the Church for new ideas.