Topic 6- Scientific Revolution

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Aristotle

Ancient philosopher whose ideas were relied upon by medieval scientists.

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Scientific Method

A systematic approach to scientific research involving observation, experimentation, and hypothesis testing.

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Francis Bacon

English philosopher who developed the scientific method and promoted inductive reasoning and empiricism.

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Inductive Reasoning

Moving from specific observations to general conclusions.

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Renaissance Humanism

Scholars learned Greek and Latin, enabling them to read ancient texts that challenged accepted ideas.

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Telescope

An invention that allowed for new astronomical discoveries.

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Empiricism

The idea that knowledge comes from observation and experience.

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Natural Philosophers

Medieval scientists who relied on ancient authorities rather than observations.

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Microscope

An invention that made detailed scientific observations possible.

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Rediscovery of Ancient Mathematics

Led to advances in navigation, military science, and geography.

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Printing Press

Helped spread new scientific ideas quickly.

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Hypothesis

A possible explanation for natural events that is tested through experiments.

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