Which academy was founded in London in 1660 to promote and encourage the works and ideas of scientists?

AThe London Society
BThe Academy of London
CThe Academy of Science
DThe Royal Academy of Sciences

E.The Royal Society

Verified Answer :

The Answer isĀ  E. The Royal Society

The correct option is E

The Royal Society of London for the Advancement of Science or simply the Royal Society is the oldest scientific society in the United Kingdom and one of the oldest in Europe. Although it is usually considered the year 1660 as the one of its foundation, years before there was already a group of scientists that met with certain periodicity.