Question

Select the correct answer.

What is the main objective of the Royal Society founded in England in 1660?
A.
to promote the teachings of classical thinkers
B.
to encourage modern scientific ideas and discoveries
C.
to support the beliefs set by the church
D.
to encourage developments exclusively in the field of astronomy

Answer 1

the Royal Society was founded in 1660 to bring together leading scientific minds of the day, and became an international network for practical and philosophical investigation of the physical world. Today, it's the world's oldest national scientific academy.

Answer 2

The answer is B, to encourage modern scientific ideas and discoveries