Scientific Revolution

The theory that the Earth revolves around the sun which was developed by different astronomers including Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler.

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• The Law of the Pendulum

• Flat Earth Theory

Ptolemy's theory that the Earth is the center of the universe and was taught by the Catholic Church is known as the...

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• The Law of the Pendulum

• Flat Earth Theory

What result did the scientific method have on religious, political and cultural institutions?

• It encouraged monarchies

• It provided a logical procedure for testing ideas

• It supported church teachings

• It limited rights and freedoms of the citizens

Which group held ultimate authority before the Enlightenment?

• The philosophers

• The governed

• The nobility

• The Catholic Church

John Locke believed a government should not deprive citizens of their natural rights of...

• freedom of religion

• life, liberty, and property

• owning a weapon

• a fair and speedy trial

The idea that the sun is the center of the universe is the ____________ theory.

• geocentric
• heliocentric
• solar
• sunny

The idea that the earth is the center of the universe is the ___________ theory.

• geocentric
• heliocentric
• earthcentric
• world's worst

According to Copernicus, the sun  

• Revolved around the earth
• Was the center of the Universe
• Was the biggest star
•  Had many moons

What is the first step to the scientific method?

• Make a hypothesis 
• State a question or problem
• Do the experiment
• Analyze the data 

What did Galileo Improve?

• The astrolabe
• the stars
• The Telescope
• cat food.