The Scientific Revolution

What is rationalism?

• Rationalism is a philosophical belief that emphasizes the role of reason and logic in understanding the world and acquiring knowledge.
• Rationalism is a rejection of logic and reason
• Rationalism is a form of irrational thinking
• Rationalism is a belief in supernatural forces

Which of the following is an example of the roots of the Scientific Revolution from the medieval world?

• In the 1200s European scholars began to study ideas from Greek, Muslims, and Jewish thinkers and blended them with Christian ideas.

• During the Crusades European soliders came into contact with Muslim traders.

• The feudal system strengthened, allowing for more time for education.

• New tools developed to help make new discoveries.

What is Nicolaus Copernicus known for?

• Inventing the telescope
• Discovering the theory of relativity
• Developing the heliocentric model of the universe
• Writing the Principia Mathematica

Who was Johannes Kepler?

• German astronomer known for his laws of planetary motion
• Spanish poet recognized for his sonnets
• Italian painter known for his sculptures
• French mathematician famous for his work in geometry

What is the heliocentric theory?

• The heliocentric theory states that the Sun revolves around the Earth.
• The heliocentric theory states that the Earth is flat.
• The heliocentric theory states that the Moon is the center of the solar system.
• The heliocentric theory states that the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun.

Who was Galileo Galilei?

• Galileo Galilei was a German philosopher.
• Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer.
• Galileo Galilei was a Spanish painter.
• Galileo Galilei was a French mathematician.

What was Galileo known for?

• Was one of the first to use experiments to discover laws of nature

• Inventing the telescope
• Writing famous novels
• Discovering new species of animals

Who was Isaac Newton?

• Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer.
• Isaac Newton was a French chemist
• Isaac Newton was a German biologist
• Isaac Newton was a Spanish artist

What was Francis Bacon known for?

• He developed inductive reasoning.

• He used math to prove Coperincus theories.

• He developed the theory of gravity.

• He said "I think, therefore I am."

What is inductive reasoning?

• The process of looking for facts and using reason to draw conclusions.

• The belief that knowledge is gained using reason.

• Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning that involves emotional responses.

• Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning that relies on classical beliefs and ideas.