Scientific Revolution Overview

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Which scientist developed the heliocentric theory, stating that the Earth revolves around the Sun?

Tycho Brahe

Isaac Newton

Galileo Galilei

Johannes Kepler (correct)

During which centuries did the Scientific Revolution take place?

15th and 16th

17th and 18th

13th and 14th

16th and 17th (correct)

Who made significant contributions to observational astronomy by collecting precise data on planetary movements?

Isaac Newton

Nicolaus Copernicus

Tycho Brahe (correct)

Galileo Galilei

Which scientist discovered that the orbits of planets around the Sun are elliptical in shape?

Johannes Kepler Signup and view all the answers

How did the Scientific Revolution impact traditional beliefs and the Church?

It led to questioning of traditional beliefs. Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the outcomes of the Scientific Revolution for individuals involved in scholarly science?

Painful death or condemnation from religious institutions Signup and view all the answers

What did Copernicus propose in his book 'De revolutionibus orbium coelestium'?

The universe is heliocentric, or sun-centered. Signup and view all the answers

What did people believe about celestial bodies before Copernicus' time?

The Earth is the center of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Polish astronomer known for studying in Italy and proposing the heliocentric theory?

Nicolaus Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

What major impact did Copernicus' heliocentric theory have on science?

It marked the start of modern science and astronomy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following astronomers made significant contributions to observational astronomy without using a telescope?

Tycho Brahe Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist laid the groundwork for Isaac Newton's laws of motion through his observations and experiments on falling bodies?

Galileo Galilei Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?

Nicolas Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

Which astronomer was known for his detailed observations of the movements of celestial bodies?

Tycho Brahe Signup and view all the answers

Who formulated the laws of planetary motion based on Brahe's observations?

Johannes Kepler Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist faced opposition from the Catholic Church for supporting heliocentrism?

Galileo Galilei Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Scientific Revolution have on society?

Led to a shift from traditional beliefs to new scientific methods Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is credited with advocating a new way of doing science through the scientific method during the Scientific Revolution?

Rene Descartes Signup and view all the answers