European History Quiz

Notable Scientists of the Scientific Revolution

• Two of the most notable scientists of the Scientific Revolution were Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton
• Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who played a major role in the Scientific Revolution
• Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was an English physicist, mathematician, and astronomer who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists in history

The Industrial Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution was a period of significant economic, technological, and social change that occurred in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Europe and North America
• Causes of the Industrial Revolution:
  • New sources of energy, such as coal and steam power
  • Development of new machines and manufacturing technologies
  • Increased investment in transportation and communication systems
  • Growing demand for goods and services
• Effects of the Industrial Revolution:
  • Transition from manual labor to machine-based manufacturing
  • Development of new social classes and urbanization
  • Increased productivity and economic growth
  • Environmental and social consequences, such as pollution and exploitation of workers

Causes of World War I

• Major causes of World War I:
  • Imperialism and colonial rivalries
  • Nationalism and militarism
  • Alliances and entangling relationships between European nations
  • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914
  • Complex system of alliances and treaties that led to the escalation of violence