Early Modern Flashcards
What is the Early Modern Period?
A historical era in Europe following the medieval period, encompassing the Renaissance and the emergence of modern science between 1300-1600.
What does ‘Renaissance’ mean?
It means ‘Rebirth,’ referring to the revival of art, culture, and intellect in Europe during this period.
When did modern science begin to emerge?
Between 1550 and 1700.
Who was Galileo Galilei?
An influential scientist known for his work with the telescope, which he used to study celestial bodies like the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Milky Way.
What is Leonardo da Vinci famous for?
Known for ‘The Vitruvian Man’ and various inventions, including siege defenses, the war scythe, multi-barrel gun, and ornithopter.
What were Christian Huygens’ contributions?
He invented the pendulum clock, developed the regulating spiral in 1675, and proposed theories about light.
What is Nicholas Copernicus known for?
His heliocentric theory, which states that the planets revolve around a fixed sun. He was also involved in arts, law, medicine, and astronomy.
What are Johannes Kepler’s significant contributions?
Known for the Laws of Planetary Motion, stating that all planets move around the sun in elliptical orbits.
What are the major laws developed by Sir Isaac Newton?
He formulated the Laws of Motion, including the Law of Inertia, Law of Acceleration, and Law of Interaction.
What was the Age of Enlightenment?
An intellectual movement primarily developed in France, Britain, and Germany, advocating for freedom, democracy, and reason as primary societal values.
