Reformation and Scientific Revolution

Flashcards covering key concepts from the Reformation and Scientific Revolution.

Who was John Calvin and what did he believe during the Reformation?

John Calvin was a theologian who believed that scripture was the ultimate authority.

Who was Galileo Galilei and what were some of his inventions?

Galileo Galilei was an astronomer, physicist, and mathematician who invented the telescope, celatone, micrometer, and escapement.

What did the Catholic Church do to Galileo Galilei during the scientific revolution?

They charged him with heresy.

Why was Galileo charged with heresy by the Catholic Church?

He was charged with heresy for promoting heliocentrism, which was seen as a challenge to the Church's authority and a misinterpretation of Scripture.

What was the result of Galileo's trial for heresy?

The outcome of the trial was that Galileo was found guilty and placed under house arrest.

What is the Heliocentric theory and who developed it?

The Heliocentric theory, developed by Nicolaus Copernicus, states that the Earth and planets revolve around the Sun.

What is the Geocentric theory and who identified its inaccuracy?

The Geocentric theory is the belief that the Earth is the center of the universe, which was disproven by Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei.