1. The Scientific Revolution changed world history. E. Napp

2. Before the Scientific Revolution, people had accepted the writings of ancient scholars and religious leaders. E. Napp

3. Early in the Renaissance, scientists began to use new methods to study nature. E. Napp

4. Conclusions based on observation and experimentation became the basis for scientific theories. E. Napp

5. Facts were accepted as truth only when tests and experiments were conducted. E. Napp

6. The scientific method of observation, experimentation, and drawing conclusions came into common use. E. Napp

7. These changes in studying and understanding nature caused a scientific revolution. E. Napp

8. Copernicus believed that the earth revolved around the sun. Church officials did not agree. E. Napp

9. Galileo built a telescope and was able to support Copernicus’ heliocentric view. E. Napp

10. Observation and experimentation were more important than simply accepting facts. E. Napp