Scientific Revolution
This was one major change during the Scientific Revolution.
What is people began questioning old beliefs using observation and logic?
This theory stated that Earth is the center of the universe.
What is the geocentric theory?
This scientist used a telescope to study space.
Who is Galileo Galilei?
This was one major reason Europeans explored.
What is finding new trade routes and wealth?
This was the transfer of plants, animals, goods, and diseases between the Old World and New World.
What is the Columbian Exchange?
This was the time period when the Scientific Revolution mainly took place in Europe.
What are the 1500s and 1600s?
This person supported the geocentric theory.
Who is Ptolemy?
This scientist discovered that planets move in elliptical, or oval, orbits.
Who is Johannes Kepler?
This navigation tool helped sailors determine direction.
What is the compass?
These were two things that went from Europe to the Americas during the Columbian Exchange.
What are horses, cattle, wheat, and diseases like smallpox?
This is the step-by-step process scientists use to answer questions.
What is the scientific method?
This theory stated that the sun is the center of the universe.
What is the heliocentric theory?
This scientist developed laws of motion and gravity.
Who is Isaac Newton?
This tool helped sailors measure latitude using the sun and stars.
What is the astrolabe?
These were two things that went from the Americas to Europe during the Columbian Exchange.
What are corn, potatoes, tomatoes, and cacao?
This is the first step scientists usually take in the scientific method.
What is asking a question?
This person developed the heliocentric theory.
Who is Nicolaus Copernicus?
This scientist studied human anatomy through dissection.
Who is Andreas Vesalius?
This country explored routes around Africa to reach Asia.
What is Portugal?
This economic system is based on private ownership and profit.
What is capitalism?
This is why the scientific method made science more accurate and reliable.
What is because scientists tested ideas and drew conclusions based on evidence?
This is why Copernicus’s theory caused controversy
What is it challenged traditional beliefs?
This scientist discovered that the heart pumps blood through the body.
Who is William Harvey?
This country sponsored voyages west across the Atlantic.
What is Spain?
This economic system is based on countries gaining wealth by controlling trade.
What is mercantilism?