TCI- Scientific Revolution

Geocentric Theory

Earth is the center of the Universe

Copernican hypothesis

The idea that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe. Also known as the heliocentric theory.

rationalism

the belief that knowledge is gained by thinking things through using reason

telescope

A device built to observe distant objects by making them appear closer

formula

mathematical equation leading to a specific result or answer

Heliocentric Theory

Sun is the center of the universe

What were the 3 main inventions of the Scientific Revolution?

1- Microscope 2- Barometer 3- Thermometer

What are the 2 sources that guided thinking in the middle ages?

1- The bible 2- The teachings of Aristotle

Scientific Method

A series of steps followed to solve problems including collecting data, formulating a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, and stating conclusions.

gravity

A force that pulls objects toward each other

List 3 discoveries Galileo made about the universe.

Better/ more powerful telescope The fact that the moon is not smooth Jupiter's moons

How did Galileo's discoveries clash with the church?

Galileo supported Copernican's heliocentric theory and the Church believed in the geocentric theory.

How did the Renaissance change this way of thinking?

Many thinkers were beginning to question the conclusions of earlier thinkers.

How did the age of Exploration change these ways of thinking?

Newfound countries and continents made people question existing knowledge about the world.

How were Descartes and Newton able to make religion scientific?

The used science to understand God.

hypothesis

a statement that can be tested

Greek rationalism

using logic to reveal basic truths