Elizabethans were notoriously superstitious. They feared witches, believed in magical animals, and sought good luck charms. What "science" did they utilize in trying to predict and control the future ?
Correct answer: D. Astrology
- A. Alchemy
- B. Metallurgy
- C. Geocentricity
- D. Astrology
Explanation
Astrology was used to interpret the stars and planets as signs of future events, making it especially attractive in a superstitious age. Alchemy was mainly concerned with transforming substances and seeking the philosopher’s stone.
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