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The Significance and Factors in the Development of Astronomy during Revolutions

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that influenced the development of astronomy during major revolutions, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their opinions based on historical evidence.

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#History
#History
#Science & Medicine
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Astronomy
#Identify different factors that influenced the development of astronomy during revolutions
#Compare the relative significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Explain the impact of these factors on scientific progress

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The Significance and Factors in the Development of Astronomy during Revolutions

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Factors Influencing Astronomy during Revolutions

Source A: Excerpt from a historical overview

'The advancements in astronomy during major revolutions were driven by a combination of political support, social curiosity, economic resources, and religious debates. These factors often intersected, shaping the trajectory of scientific discovery.' Provenance: Extract from 'History of Science' by Dr. Jane Roberts, 2010.

1.
Outline the different types of factors that influenced the development of astronomy during revolutions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the significance of political and religious factors in advancing astronomy. Which was more influential? Justify your answer with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Categorizing Factors

Source B: Letter from a scientist during the Scientific Revolution

'Without the support of the monarchy and the church, our discoveries would have remained hidden. Yet, at times, religious authorities dismissed or suppressed our findings.' Provenance: Letter by Galileo Galilei, 1610.

1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source B as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how religious factors both supported and hindered astronomical progress during revolutions. Use examples to justify your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Ranking Factors

Source C: Summary of key factors during the Scientific Revolution

'Political backing and religious debates played crucial roles, but economic resources and social curiosity also contributed significantly to astronomical advancements.' Provenance: Historical summary in 'Revolutions in Science', 2015.

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Rank the importance of political, religious, economic, and social factors in shaping astronomical progress during revolutions. Justify your ranking with evidence. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Analysis of Impact

Source D: Reflection on the Scientific Revolution

'The combination of religious debates and political patronage created both hurdles and opportunities, shaping the course of astronomy.' Provenance: Reflection by historian Dr. Mark Evans, 2018.

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Analyze how religious and political factors interacted to influence astronomy during revolutions. Include positive and negative effects. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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