Scientific Revolution: Crash Course European History

The video explores the Scientific Revolution, highlighting its impact on European history. It discusses the shift from religious to scientific explanations of the universe, focusing on key figures like Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. The video also covers the development of the scientific method, the spread of scientific inquiry to other fields, and the global exchange of scientific ideas. It emphasizes the role of governments and scientific networks in advancing knowledge.

What were some of the major events that preceded the Scientific Revolution?

How did the Catholic Church react to Copernicus' heliocentric theory?

What contributions did Galileo Galilei make to the Scientific Revolution?

What role did experimentation and mathematical calculation play in the Scientific Revolution?

How did the work of scientists like Francis Bacon and René Descartes influence the development of the scientific method?

Explain the significance of Isaac Newton's work in the context of the Scientific Revolution.

What were some of the new scientific ideas that emerged during the 16th and 17th centuries?

What was the significance of the Royal Society of London in the context of the Scientific Revolution?

Discuss the impact of the Scientific Revolution on traditional beliefs and practices.

In what ways did the Scientific Revolution change people's understanding of the universe?