MWH 22.1 Scientific Revolution

Developed analytical geometry, linking algebra and geometry. "I think, therefore I am."

Discovered bacteria when looking at water and scrapings from his teeth

Medieval view that the earth was an unmoving object located at the center of the universe

Matter was made of smaller primary particles, not earth/air/fire/water

The Catholic Church opposed heliocentrism because

His discovery was that gravity ruled motion of the planet and all matter on earth and in space.

Created the modern scientific method

Geocentrism was largely based on the theories of

Era of scientific thought during which careful observation of the natural world was made

German mathematician, confirmed heliocentric theory w/observations. Planets moved in ellipses

Copernicus' ideas influenced __________ and then later ___________.

Dutch Physician and anatomist who wrote "On The Fabric of the Human Body" Father of Anatomy

English chemist who discovered the nature of elements and compounds. Father of modern chemistry

Built the first telescope and proved that planets and moons move. Persecuted for his ideas

British doctor created the smallpox vaccine, from the cowpox virus.