The Scientific RevolutionReview 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 (1550-1700) 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 CopernicusThe Heliocentric Theory

What is Johannes Kepler most known for?

Johannes KeplerPlanetary 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.