Scientific Revolution Flashcards
How did The Age of Exploration help pave the way for the Scientific Revolution?
- New technology made things easier
2. Travelers needed to determine location and made observations
What important developments took place in the Scientific Revolution?
- Microscope
- Mercury barometer
- Thermometer (degrees F and C)
What important developments took place in medicine?
Vaccinations, people needed to know more about germs because of smallpox and other diseases
What important developments took place in Chemistry?
- Boyle’s Law
2. Scientific method
Ptolemy?
Geocentric theory, Roman Catholic Church supports
Copernicus?
Heliocentric theory
Kepler
Tried to mathematically prove Heliocentric theory, said that planets moved in eclipses not circles
Galileo
Invented the telescope, proved the Heliocentric theory
Newton
Introduced the law of gravity, force that kept planets in orbit
Causes: Renaissance and Reformation
Effects: ?
Enlightenment and questioning spirit of gov.
How did The Renaissance help pave the way for the Scientific Revolution?
- Inspired curiosity
- Invention of the printing press
- Challenged the acceptance of God