Scientific Revolution Quiz

In the 1500’s and 1600’s, the Scientific Revolution changed the way ________________ looked at the world.

During this time, people began to make conclusions based on ________________ and observation instead of accepting traditional ideas.

The ancient Greek astronomer Ptolemy taught that the Earth was the ____________ of the universe.

The geocentric theory states that the ____________ was the ____________ of the universe and the planets orbit around it.

The heliocentric theory states that the universe is ________________.

Using reasoning to understand the world is called __________.

What were some of Galileo’s achievements? (choose 3)

• flashlight

• telescope

• watch

• a better clock

• heavy and light objects fall at the same speed

After Tycho Brahe’s death, his assistant and astronomer _________ used the data to calculate the _________ of the planets revolving around the sun.

Kepler’s studies showed that the planets moved in ______ _______ orbits, not perfect circles.

Galileo was an Italian astronomer who built the first __________ which allowed him to see __________ on the moon and fiery spots on the _________.