Scientific Revolution

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

Who created the first telescope and is considered the Father of Experimental Science?

• Newton

• Bacon

• Descartes

• Galileo

Which of the following ideas are associated with Isaac Newton?

• Elliptical orbit of planets

• Gravity

• Craters on the moon

• Dark spots on the sun

Which of the following discoveries are associated with Johannes Kepler?

• Planets moved in elliptical orbits

• Our solar system is in the Milky Way

• Invented glasses for near and far sighted people

• The closer the sun was to a planet, the faster the planet moved

• Planets are made up of gasses

Who stated that science should focus on experimentation and observation?

• Descartes

• Leeuwenhoek

• Bacon

• Galen

The multi-step procedure based on observation and experimentation used by scientists today  

• Planetary Model
• Philosophical Method
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Scientific Method

True or False:

The work of both Descartes and Bacon came together to form the scientific method.

• True

• False

How did the Catholic Church respond to the work of Galileo?

• The Church embraced the new findings and supported the work of Galileo

• The Church helped to publish Galileo's book and incorporated the new science into church doctrine.

• Galileo's work was viewed as heresy (belief or opinion contrary to religious doctrine and carried harsh punishments) and he was forced to recant

Who explained the effect of temperature and pressure on gases?

• Robert Boyle

• William Harvey

• Rene Descartes

• Isaac Newton