Module 12 Pt1

Question 1

Discovered the geocentric theory which was eventually proven wrong

Answer 1

Aristotle

Question 2

Developed analytical geometry

Answer 2

Descartes

Question 3

Developed laws of planetary motion which mathematically proved the heliocentric theory

Answer 3

Kepler

Question 4

Developed empiricism or the experimental method

Answer 4

Bacon

Question 5

Developed the law of universal gravity

Answer 5

Newton

Question 6

Developed the heliocentric sun centered theory of the universe

Answer 6

Copernicus

Question 7

Built a telescope to study the heavens and his observations supported the heliocentric theory. And he was put under house arrest for challenging the Catholic Church

Answer 7

Galileo

Question 8

Invented the barometer which measures atmospheric pressure and predicts weather

Answer 8

Torricelli

Question 9

Studied human anatomy and discovered animals and humans have a different anatomy

Answer 9

Vesalius

Question 10

Considered the founder of modern chemistry

Answer 10

Boyle

Question 11

Invented the microscope

Answer 11

Janssen

Question 12

Developed a vaccine for small pox

Answer 12

Jenner

Question 13

Use physics to explain the law of gravity

Answer 13

Newton

Question 14

Invented the thermometer which measures temperature

Answer 14

Fahrenheit and Celsius