The Scientific Revolution Review Questions
Before 1500, where did European scholars get their scientific information?
Before 1500, scholars referred to the writings of ancient Greek scholars such as Aristotle and Ptolemy and the Bible for scientific truth.
What was the geocentric theory?
Geocentric Theory: Belief that the Earth was the center of solar system.
What was the Scientific Revolution?
The Scientific Revolution was a period in European history ( ) where scientists began to question accepted beliefs and make new theories based on experimentation. It was a new way of thinking about the natural world.
What were some of the causes of the Scientific Revolution?
Europeans translated the work of Muslim scholars Europeans began studying astronomy, physics, and mathematics As Europeans explored Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and discovered new places, they became open to the possibility of new truths
What is Nicholas Copernicus most known for?
Nicholas Copernicus The Heliocentric Theory
What is Johannes Kepler most known for?
Johannes Kepler Planetary Motion
What is Galileo most known for?
Galileo Galilei Telescope Pendulum Acceleration
What is Issac Newton most known for?
Issac Newton Gravity
What is William Harvey most known for?
William Harvey Circulation of the Blood
What were some other important discoveries during this period?
Scientific Method
Analytical Geometry
Microscope
Spontaneous Generation is Disproved
Barometer
Mercury Thermometer
Vaccine for Smallpox
Chemistry
Europeans explore Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii
How did the Scientific Revolution affect people’s religious beliefs?
Many Christians held onto their beliefs Some people became atheists Others became deists
How did the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution challenge the Church?
The Protestant Reformation challenged the church on theological grounds while the Scientific Revolution challenged the church on scientific grounds.