The Scientific Revolution-Assignment
In 1600, which of these people would argue that this was the accurate and truthful model? Select all who apply.
Aristotle the leader of the Catholic Church
Which of these statements is supported by information in the graph? Thermometer-1593 Barometer-1643 Microscope-1595 Telescope-1608
Many important scientific instruments were invented during the Scientific Revolution.
Based on what you have learned, what was the most significant impact of the Scientific Revolution? Write a short paragraph in which you support your answer with reasons and evidence.
Sample response: The Scientific Revolution resulted in many important discoveries. One of the most significant was the introduction of the scientific method. This allowed scientists in all fields to investigate possible theories about how the world worked. As a result of this new way of thinking, advancements were made across all fields, including medicine, astronomy, and physics.
Which statement describes the heliocentric theory, as stated by Copernicus?
The Sun was at the center of the universe.
But that the same God has endowed us with senses, reason, and understanding, does not permit us to use them, and desires to acquaint us in any other way with such knowledge as we are in a position to acquire for ourselves by means of those faculties, that it seems to me I am not bound to believe . . . and this is precisely the case with astronomy. Why does Galileo believe God approves of his discoveries?
God gave humanity the ability to make such discoveries.
How did Galileo Galilei contribute to modern science? Select all that apply.
He contributed to laws of motion. He improved the telescope. He supported Copernicus's ideas.
Like you, I accepted the Copernican position several years ago. . . . I have written up many of my reasons and refutations on the subject, but I have not dared until now to bring them into the open, being warned by the fortunes of Copernicus himself, our master, who procured immortal fame . . . , only to be derided and dishonored. I would dare publish my thoughts if there were many like you; but, since there are not, I shall forebear. Why is Galileo reluctant to share his discoveries?
He does not want to be mistreated like Copernicus was.
According to your Cartesians [followers of Descartes], everything is performed by an impulsion, of which we have very little notion; and according to Sir Isaac Newton, it is by an attraction, the cause of which is as much unknown to us. At Paris you imagine that the earth is shaped like a melon, or of an oblique figure; at London it has an oblate one. A Cartesian declares that light exists in the air; but a Newtonian asserts that it comes from the sun in six minutes and a half. . . . The very essence of things is totally changed. . . . How furiously contradictory are these opinions! What is the main idea of this passage?
People still don't understand how the world works.
