Scientific Revolution Quiz Flashcards
Geocentric theory
The earth was placed in the center of the universe, Aristotle, P
Believes about science in Europe
God created the world so everything revolves around
Heliocentric theory
Nicholas Copernicus, didn’t publish in fear of religious conflicts, Sunstead at the center, stars and planets revolved around it
Galileo
Created the telescope, starry messenger, Earth Moon had uneven surface, stars and moon made of pure substance
Galileo’s conflict with the Catholic Church
Frightened the church, remained publicly silent but continue to work, Pope sent him to trial and she was put on house arrest
Scientific method
Logical procedure for testing questions, hypothesis analysis conclusion
Newtons law of gravity
Every object is attracted to another object the traction developed by Mass
What did Newton believe about the universe
It was a giant clock were all the parts work together God is the creator
Newton’s theory
Explained all other theories
Impact of scientific revolution
Question various ideas, scientific societies were organized, popular for upper class to attend scientific experiments, lead to improvements in medicine