Scientific Revolution

Prior to the Scientific Revolution, what were the 2 accepted sources of knowledge at the time?

• Results of experiments

• the Bible and church teachings

• writing of ancient philosophers

• books written by the monarchs

Put the following historical period in order in which they began.

• Enlightenment

• Renaissance and Reformation

• Scientific Revolution

According to Medieval Catholic teaching, which was reliant on ancient teachings of Ptolemy and others, it was believed that the ___ was the center of the universe.

• sun

• moon

• Jupiter

• Earth

What major event will come after the Scientific Revolution

• Renaissance

• Age of Discovery

• Protestant Reformation

• Enlightenment Era

Which of the following events DID NOT set the stage (lay the groundwork, roots of ) for the Scientific Revolution?

• Merchants growing more prosperous due to colonization and trade

• Printing press developed and ideas being shared

• Travel to Africa and Asia and the Americas

• Growth in political freedoms for individuals

Which of the following were key changes that came out of the Renaissance and Reformation period that helped set the stage for the Scientific Revolution?

• emphasis on individuality

• monarchs decreased in power and an increase in the power of the Church

• development of the printing press

• an understanding of germs and how disease spread

• European exploration of Africa, Americas and Asia as well as the increased wealth of merchants involved in overseas trade

Which scientist emphasized the importance of

observation and accurate records which laid the foundation for how other

theories and methods can be applied and tested by future scientists. He also observed a supernova and recorded the first comet in 1577.

• Kepler

• Galileo

• Newton

• Brahe

Which scientist is considered the father of modern astronomy?

• Kepler

• Galileo

• Brahe

• Copernicus

Which theory proposed by Copernicus, stated the sun, not the earth was the center of the universe?

• Heliocentric Theory

• Geocentric Theory

True or False: The work of both Copernicus and Galileo were considered challenges to religious teachings at the time.

• True

• False