Scientific Revolution/age Of Exploration Flashcards
What was the scientific revolution
The events that led to modern science
List The steps of the scientific method
1.States A question or problem
2.hypothesis
3.designs experiment
4.measures data
5.analyze data
Ancient astronomer and map maker
Ptolemy
Why did the discovery of the Americas stun the Europeans
you were trying to get a route to Asia, but instead found a whole new continent
why did Nicholas Copernicus not want to publish his findings?
he didn’t want the people to take him out of the church or make him leave
what was copernicus theory about the planets?
Earth revolves around the sun
What scientist said the planets orbit an elliptical cycle
Johannes Kepler
Why is Galileo considered the father of experimental science?
he emphasized observation and experiments
What were Isaac Newton’s discoveries?
law of gravity and motion
List some of the scientific tools invented during the scientific revolution
Barometer, microscope, and thermometer
What was one reason Europeans began exploring the world and what is one reason that was not a major motivation
desire for wealth, new trade roots, gold one non-motivational reason is desire to see new places
What were some of the ways Prince Henry the Navigator in current exploration and what is one thing he did not do himself
he established a school for navigation funded expeditions promoted to study of shipbuilding and cartography, but he himself did not voyage
how were carols different from traditional ships and why was this important for exploration
They were smaller, more maneuverable boats. This is allowed easier expiration
what is mercantilism how to influence European exploration and colonization
when a country sends a colony to different place, then that colony sends raw materials back to the homeland, the homeland does something like makes furniture with materials and sells it back to the colony that makes the richer
Why did European explorers use tools like the Astro la compass during their voyages?
The compass allowed Europeans to self freely without need to stay close to the coast and the Astro label. Allow them to see during night with the stars.
Who is Bartolo de Lacasa and what did he try to change the America’s?
he wanted to end horse treatment of the Native Americans. He was a priest from Spain.
What was the Colombian exchange and why was it important
The Colombian exchange was the exchange of languages, cultures, food, grains, livestock, and disease between Europe and the Americas. It was important because it led to trade also slavery and war.
explain the reasons for European exploration
Europe explored because they’re trying to find traders to Asia. Demand for goods are for trade the four Gs in new knowledge the four Gs were gold, goods, god, and glory
How does the scientific revolution impact European society?
maps were made more accurate, and the scientific revolution led to modern science modern science brought new tools and concepts of life with the new tools and inventions sailing became easier this allowed Europeans to explore the world more
how did Colombian exchange impact about the new and old world
it impacted the New World because it brought diseases. They were immune to many people became enslaved or died and brought new livestock and ingredients impacted the old world because they enslaved people as laborers new livestock flourish, and new ingredients and grains were introduced.
what is a cottage industry and how did it work during the time of early European exploration
A cottage industry is a business or manufacturing activity carried on in a person’s home. During the time of early European exploration, the cottage industry played a significant role in supplying goods for trade and consumption. Cottage industries worked by utilizing the labor of family members within their homes. Merchants would provide raw materials to families, who would then process these materials into finished products. These products were then collected by the merchants, who would sell them in markets or trade them with other regions, including the newly explored territories.
