Contributions Flashcards
1
Q
How the church felt about scientists and new theories and discoveries.
A
Didn’t believe in science since it went against their religious beliefs. They also didn’t want people to question other church teachings.
2
Q
What/who determined what people knew before the 1500s?
A
Ancient greek/roman authors and the Bible.
3
Q
What was the scientific methods role in history? How did it influence Enlightenment thinkers?
A
It is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas. It helps prove whats true or false. People began to come up with new theories and could see if they were right.
