Age of faith and reason Flashcards
1440
Printing Press invented
1517-22
First circumnavigation of the globe.
1599
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre built – performing new plays
1612
Pendle Witch Trials – 10 people executed for Witchcraft
1662
Royal Society given Royal approval by Charles II
1665-6
Great Plague – a quarter of the population of London is killed.
1666
Great Fire of London. The majority of London’s buildings are destroyed
Rebuilding of London Act – Law to help rebuild London
1707
Act of Union – formally brings together Scotland and England to create the United Kingdom
1711
St Paul’s Cathedral was declared officially complete by Parliament on 25 December
1712
Last execution for witchcraft is carried out.
What evidence is there for 1500-1700 being an age of science?
New discoveries and improvements to the way people lived and thought were occurring. Though their impact was limited.
- Vesalius: Understanding of anatomy
- Wren: Helps to rebuild London
- Shakespeare: Writes new modern plays at the Globe.
What evidence is there for 1500-1700 being an age of faith?
any people during this period were still very superstitious and religious.
People were still accused and found guilty of witchcraft (Pendle Witch trials).
The church also persecuted people whose ideas challenge church teachings. (Galileo)
How did Britain change between 1500 and 1700?
London was rebuilt, including St Paul’s Cathedral
Act of Union 1707 joined Scotland and England to create the United Kingdom
Population increased from 3.75 million to 10.75 million
Most people were Protestant instead of all being Catholic.
How did Britain stay the same between 1500 and 1700?
Punishments for crimes were still harsh and public
Transport – people still used horse, carriage and foot
Why was John Hunter significant?
(Medical): British doctor who helped improve understanding of anatomy and trained other doctors, focussing on scientific methods.
Why was William Shakespeare significant?
(Cultural): Wrote multiple plays in different genres moving away from the previous plays based on religious stories.
Why was Sir Isaac Newton significant?
(Science): Discovered gravity and that the universe worked by mathematical rules.
Why was Sir Christopher Wren significant?
(Architecture): Helped to rebuild London, including clear, wide streets and large open squares. He designed over 50 of London’s churches and the new St Paul’s Cathedral.
Why was Andreas Vesalius significant?
(Medical): Helped improve understanding of anatomy by dissecting human bodies. Before people incorrectly believed animal and human bodies were similar.
Why was Ferdinand Magellan significant?
(Explorer): Recognised as the first person to circumnavigate the globe.
Why was Leonardo da Vinci significant?
(Art and Science): He ‘invented’ the bicycle, airplane, helicopter, and parachute some 500 years ahead of their time. As well as producing famous artwork like the Mona Lisa.
