The Scientific Revolution

The discoveries of astronomers like Copernicus and Galileo

• established that the universe was sun-centered, or heliocentric

• reinforced most of the traditional teachings of philosophers and the Church

• were supported by most scientists of the time

• proved that ancient philosophers, like Ptolemy, were correct in their views of how the universe works.

Why is it important that the scientific method is a structured step-by-step process?

• It ensures that all scientists start with a hypothesis.

• It ensures that observations and discoveries are the result of steps that can be repeated

• It makes it harder to duplicate the final result.

• It makes it possible for the hypothesis to always be proven correct.

Why was the work of Andreas Vesalius so important to medicine?

• His development of a more powerful microscope allowed scientists to see microorganisms for the first time

• His studies of the human circulatory system correctly identified the heart as a pump that pushed blood through the human body

• His work with ointments to prevent infection led the way for later discoveries in disease prevention.

• His book accurately describing human anatomy helped the research and discoveries of other medical scientists.

Why is Antonie van Leewenhoek considered the father of microbiology?

• His development of a more powerful microscope allowed scientists to see microorganisms for the first time.

• His studies of the human circulatory system correctly identified the heart as a pump that pushed blood through the human body.

• His work with ointments to prevent infection led the way for later discoveries in disease prevention.

• His book accurately describing human anatomy helped the research and discoveries of other medical scientists.

What is it rumored that Newton discovered after he saw an apple fall from a tree?

• That light can be broken up into a prism of color

• Theory of relativity

• Laws of gravity

• How sound travels

What belief was shared by all the important scientists of the Scientific Revolution?

• that the ancient philosophers were correct in their original observations of the laws of nature

• that traditional methods of inquiry and discovery were correct, but needed greater accuracy

• that science and religion were always in conflict

• that truth is only achievable through a process of inquiry and observation