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The natural philosophers of the 17th century believed knowledge came from observation and experimentation. correct incorrect

Although Aristotelians believed knowledge of the natural world came from classical texts, the natural philosophers of the 17th century believed knowledge came from observation and experimentation, paving the way for more accurate explanations of natural phenomena. correct incorrect

Although Aristotelians believed knowledge of the natural world came from classical texts, the natural philosophers of the 17th century believed knowledge came from observation and experimentation. correct incorrect

Aristotelians differed from the natural philosophers of the 17th century in important ways. correct incorrect

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Although they both placed private property at the center of their theory, Locke believed that private property produced freedom, while Rousseau believed it produced servitude. correct incorrect

Rousseau’s view of private property was more realistic than Locke’s, because Rousseau, alone, understood that private property produced an inequality harmful to individuals and society. correct incorrect

Locke and Rousseau both believed that private property was important. correct incorrect

Both Locke and Rousseau placed private property at the center of their philosophical views. correct incorrect

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Because Galileo lived in a time when explorers like Columbus had successfully challenged traditional views about the nature of the globe and of human beings, it became easier for Galileo to challenge long-standing views of the nature of the heavens. correct incorrect

Galileo challenged long-standing views of the nature of the heavens. correct incorrect

Galileo lived in a time when explorers like Columbus had successfully challenged long-standing views about the nature of the globe and of human beings. correct incorrect

Galileo explored the heavens much as Columbus had explored the earth. correct incorrect

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Galileo and academic philosophers were opposed to each other. correct incorrect

Galileo and academic philosophers had different ideas about the heavens and the earth. correct incorrect

Although some clergymen opposed Galileo’s ideas, his main opponents were academic philosophers, for he contradicted philosophical orthodoxy far more than the teachings of the Church. correct incorrect