The Scientific Revolution

The theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience. 

Through science and technology, people could improve their society and culture. 

_____________ felt that no assumption should be accepted without question (or inquiry). 

Which theory states that the sun is at the center of the universe. 

Who made this illustration? 

Which theory does this diagram illustrate? 

Which theory states that the earth is at the center of the universe, and the rest circles it.

One can prove an assumption, by using logic and reason. 

_________________ founded the laws of planetary motion-e.g. planets have an elliptical orbit. 

Some believed that the telescope was an invention of the devil. 

_________________ studied the phases of the moon, and proved that the moon had "inequalities"

People who studied science at this time were called natural philosophers. 

Until well into the 1500's, most Europeans saw a difference between magic and science.

________________ used models, observations, and math to test Copernicus's theory. 

After the Renaissance, people felt freer to question old ideas and beliefs. 

______________________________ is the study of the human body. 

People in Europe began to view their God as a divine clockmaker. 

_______________________ is the study of matter and energy. 

After the Scientific Revolution, people started to not question the Church and classical texts.

The Scientific Revolution relied on the printing press to expose its ideas. 

____________________________ is the study of stars, planets, and other bodies in the sky.

Greeks supported the Geocentric theory-especially Aristotle and Ptolemy. 

Natural philosophers relied on religious teachings and the classics to understand nature. 

New "scientific orders" spread scientific knowledge throughout Europe. 

Scientists replicated experiments to ensure results were valid. 

__________________ proposed the law of universal gravitation-all bodies attract each other. 

Which theory does this diagram illustrate? 

The Scientific Revolution sparked exploration and colonization. 

During this period, scientists began to form conclusions based on their own senses.

__________________ was jailed, trailed, and found guilty of going against the Church.