Scientific Revolution Flashcards
1
Q
From the Scientific Revolution what did the church teach about universe.
A
The church taught that Earth was put in the middle of the universe.
2
Q
Who said that the Sun was the centre of the universe and not the Earth.
A
Nicolaus Copernicus
3
Q
Who built a powerful telescope with a powerful lens that allow one to see things they have never seen before.
A
Galileo
4
Q
What were some of the things Galileo saw with his powerful telescope.
A
~ Mountains on the moon
~Dark spots on the Sun
~Four moons around Jupiter
5
Q
why was Galileo put on trial.
A
Galileo was put on trial because his beliefs clashed with the Church’s belief that the heavens did not move.
6
Q
What was the name of the process used to solve problems and to study the natural world.
A
Scientific Method
