The Scientific Revolution Quiz

Scientific Revolution

• Occurred from the 16th to the 18th century, marking the emergence of modern science
• Characterized by great advances in sciences during this period

Key Figures

• Isaac Newton: English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who formulated laws of motion and universal gravitation
• Copernicus: Renaissance-era polymath who formulated a heliocentric model of the universe, placing the Sun at its center
• Galileo: Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer who made pioneering observations, laying the foundation for modern physics and astronomy
• Francis Bacon: English philosopher and statesman who developed the scientific method
• Johannes Kepler: German astronomer who discovered the laws of planetary motion
• Rene Descartes: French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, dubbed the father of modern philosophy and analytical geometry
• Ptolemy: Ancient Greek geographer, mathematician, and astronomer whose geocentric model of the universe was widely accepted until the Scientific Revolution

Important Concepts

• Heliocentric model: Places the Sun at the center of the solar system with planets orbiting around it
• Geocentric model: Places Earth at the center of the universe with the Sun, Moon, and stars revolving around it
• Secular: Denotes attitudes, activities, or things with no religious or spiritual basis
• Excommunication: Officially excluding someone from participation in Christian Church sacraments and services

Significant Inventions

• Printing Press: Invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, a machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates

Scientific Method

• A systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence
• Involves observation, experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses

Scientific Revolution

• Occurred from the 16th to the 18th century, marking the emergence of modern science
• Characterized by great advances in sciences during this period

Key Figures

• Isaac Newton: English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and author who formulated laws of motion and universal gravitation
• Copernicus: Renaissance-era polymath who formulated a heliocentric model of the universe, placing the Sun at its center
• Galileo: Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer who made pioneering observations, laying the foundation for modern physics and astronomy
• Francis Bacon: English philosopher and statesman who developed the scientific method
• Johannes Kepler: German astronomer who discovered the laws of planetary motion
• Rene Descartes: French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, dubbed the father of modern philosophy and analytical geometry
• Ptolemy: Ancient Greek geographer, mathematician, and astronomer whose geocentric model of the universe was widely accepted until the Scientific Revolution

Important Concepts

• Heliocentric model: Places the Sun at the center of the solar system with planets orbiting around it
• Geocentric model: Places Earth at the center of the universe with the Sun, Moon, and stars revolving around it
• Secular: Denotes attitudes, activities, or things with no religious or spiritual basis
• Excommunication: Officially excluding someone from participation in Christian Church sacraments and services

Significant Inventions

• Printing Press: Invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, a machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates

Scientific Method

• A systematic procedure for collecting and analyzing evidence
• Involves observation, experimentation, and the formulation and testing of hypotheses