Scientific Revolution and Key Figures

The video explores the scientific revolution, a pivotal period when scholars began to prioritize observation over religious texts. Key figures like Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, and Newton made groundbreaking contributions in astronomy and physics, laying the foundation for modern science. The video also highlights William Harvey's work in medicine and the challenges faced from the church. Despite opposition, these scientific advancements have had a lasting impact on our understanding of the universe.

What was the primary shift in thinking during the Scientific Revolution?

• Relying on religious texts for scientific explanations

• Ignoring scientific observations

• Focusing solely on astrology

• Observing the world and forming logical explanations

Who proposed that the sun was the center of the universe?

• Isaac Newton

• Johannes Kepler

• Galileo Galilei

• Nicolas Copernicus

Which astronomer confirmed Copernicus's heliocentric theory?

• Johannes Kepler

• Galileo Galilei

• William Harvey

• Isaac Newton

What was one of Galileo's significant contributions to science?

• Discovery of universal gravity

• Development of the early thermometer

• Invention of the barometer

• Formulation of calculus

What did Isaac Newton discover when he saw an apple fall?

• The theory of relativity

• The law of universal gravity

• The concept of inertia

• The principle of buoyancy

Which mathematical field did Isaac Newton help develop?

• Calculus

• Trigonometry

• Geometry

• Algebra

What did William Harvey propose about the heart?

• It pumps blood through the body

• It is the center of emotions

• It is responsible for digestion

• It controls the nervous system

Which scientist faced punishment from the Catholic Church for his theories?

• Giordano Bruno

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• William Harvey

What was one of the inventions that made life easier during the Scientific Revolution?

• The printing press

• The electric light bulb

• The steam engine

• The telescope

How did some religious schools contribute to the Scientific Revolution?

• By rejecting all scientific ideas

• By integrating faith with scientific reasoning

• By focusing only on religious studies

• By banning scientific research