Scientific Rev.
What was Isaac Newton known for?
Developed law of universal gravitation & formulated laws of motion
Who was responsible for starting the Reformation?
Martin Luther
What did Luther write to help start the Reformation?
95 Theses or complaints against the Catholic Church
The first book to be printed using the printing press was...
The Bible
The Enlightenment challenged the ideas of
Government and society
Heliocentric Theory
Where does the phrase "Protestant Reformation" come from?
Protestant - Protesting the Catholic Church
Reformation - Reform or to change
Why was Luther successful in starting the Protestant Reformation?
The Printing Press helped print his 95 Theses and spread them across Europe
Inventor of the printing press
Johannes Gutenberg
Where did enlightenment ideas reach by 1800?
Across Europe and to the American Colonies
What was Robert Boyle known for?
Founder of modern chemistry
Why did King Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church?
The pope wouldn't let him divorce his first wife
What happened that made Luther decide to become a monk?
Near death experience of almost being struck by lightning (This is not on the test, but it's interesting!)
What happened to the price of books after the printing press?
Books became more affordable because they were more available.
Who argued people are born with a blank mind?
John Locke
What was Galileo Galilei known for?
Confirmed Copernicus' theories and developed experimental method
What denomination of Christianity was highly governed and believed in predestination?
Calvinism (Not on the test :))
What denomination stems from Luther's beliefs?
Lutheranism
What happened to the literacy rate (ability to read) in Europe after the printing press was introduced?
Literacy rate increased because commoners could afford books.
What were salons?
Places where ideas were shared and discussed
What was an effect of religion of the Reformation?
Split from the Catholic church and became more diverse
What was Luther's main problem with the Catholic Church?
Selling of indulgences
Besides the Reformation, what other time period did the printing press spark interest in?
Age of Exploration
What 2 events happened during the 1700's as a result of enlightenment thinking?
American and French Revolutions