The Scientific Revolution
Review Questions
Before 1500, where did European
scholars get their scientific
information?
Before 1500, scholars referred to the writings of
ancient Greek scholars such as Aristotle and
Ptolemy and the Bible for scientific truth.
What was the geocentric theory?
Geocentric Theory: Belief that the
Earth was the center of solar system.
What was the Scientific Revolution?
The Scientific Revolution was a period
in European history (1550-1700)
where scientists began to question
accepted beliefs and make new
theories based on experimentation. It
was a new way of thinking about the
natural world.
What were some of the causes of the
Scientific Revolution?
Europeans translated the work of
Muslim scholars
Europeans began studying
astronomy, physics, and
mathematics
As Europeans explored Africa, Asia,
and the Americas, and discovered
new places, they became open to
the possibility of new truths
What is Nicholas Copernicus most
known for?
Nicholas Copernicus
The Heliocentric Theory
What is Johannes Kepler most known for?
Johannes Kepler
Planetary Motion
What is Galileo most known for?
Galileo Galilei
Telescope
Pendulum
Acceleration
What is Issac Newton most known for?
Issac Newton
Gravity
What is William Harvey most known
for?
William Harvey
Circulation of the Blood
What were some other important
discoveries during this period?
Scientific
Method
Analytical Geometry
Microscope
Spontaneous Generation is Disproved
Barometer
Mercury Thermometer
Vaccine for Smallpox
Chemistry
Europeans explore Australia, New
Zealand and Hawaii
How did the Scientific Revolution
affect people’s religious beliefs?
Many Christians held onto their beliefs
Some people became atheists
Others became deists
How did the Protestant
Reformation and the Scientific
Revolution challenge the Church?
The Protestant Reformation
challenged the church on
theological grounds while the
Scientific Revolution challenged
the church on scientific grounds.