The Foundation of Gresham College and the Royal Society (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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In what year was Gresham College founded?
In what year was Gresham College founded?
1597
Which Francis Bacon work became the most influential guidebook for experimental science?
Which Francis Bacon work became the most influential guidebook for experimental science?
Novum Organum
Where did the 'invisible college' group typically meet after 1645?
Where did the 'invisible college' group typically meet after 1645?
After astronomy lecture at Gresham
When was Philosophical Transactions, the first professional scientific journal, founded?
When was Philosophical Transactions, the first professional scientific journal, founded?
1665
How long was Isaac Newton president of the Royal Society?
How long was Isaac Newton president of the Royal Society?
24 years
What did John Aubrey effectively found in 1663 by investigating Avebury?
What did John Aubrey effectively found in 1663 by investigating Avebury?
Modern archaeology
At whose lecture was the Royal Society formally proposed in November 1660?
At whose lecture was the Royal Society formally proposed in November 1660?
Christopher Wren
Which subject was NOT one of the seven professorships established at Gresham College?
Which subject was NOT one of the seven professorships established at Gresham College?
Medicine
Which Royal Society members maintained interests in astrology or alchemy?
Which Royal Society members maintained interests in astrology or alchemy?
Boyle, Newton, Aubrey, Henshaw
How did the Royal Society influence beliefs about witchcraft?
How did the Royal Society influence beliefs about witchcraft?
Indirectly rather than directly