Unit 2: Scientific Revolution & The Enlightenment

Front

Why was Galileo tried for heresy?

Back

That Earth revolved around the sun

Front

According to Copernicus, the sun

Back

Was the center of the Universe

Front

What was Isaac Newton’s biggest contribution to the scientific revolution?

Back

Laws of Gravity

Front

What did Kepler add to Copernicus’ heliocentric theory?

Back

That the planets move in an elliptical pattern around the sun

Front

During the Scientific Revolution, scientists began questioning the teachings of the _______.

Back

Roman Catholic Church

Front

What did the geocentric theory state?

Back

The earth was at the center of the universe

Front

What is the heliocentric theory?

Back

The sun is the center of the universe

Front

Who developed the Law of Gravity and Motion?

Back

Issac Newton

Front

Bacon, Galileo, and Newton promoted the idea that knowledge should be based on experimentation & ________.

Back

observation

Front

Who first proposed the heliocentric view of the universe during the Scientific Revolution?

Back

Nicolaus Copernicus