Scientific Revolution AP EURO Review

What was the geocentric view accepted in medieval times?

The theory that Earth was in the center of the universe.

Who were the traditional authorities that supported the geocentric theory?

Aristotle and Ptolemy.

What was the title of Copernicus' book that advocated for heliocentric theory?

On the Revolutions of Heavenly Spheres.

What significant argument did Galileo make in his book Starry Messenger?

He described how the Earth's moon's surface was rough and uneven.

What were the three laws created by Kepler?

The laws of planetary motion that supported the heliocentric theory.

Why did the Catholic Church oppose Copernican astronomy?

They believed it was incompatible with scripture.

Who was in charge of the opposition against the heliocentric theory?

Cardinal Bellarmine.

What was the Inquisition?

A court system that investigated those with different opinions from the Church.

What method did Bacon advocate for scientific experimentation?

An inductive method.

What was Descartes' contribution to scientific development?

He advocated a deductive method for searching for truth.

What significant work did Newton publish in 1687?

The Principia.

What did Newton's view of the universe imply?

The universe is governed by universal laws.

What did John Locke argue in his essay concerning human understanding?

The mind was a blank slate at birth and knowledge was derived from experience.

What implications did the blank slate theory have on traditional views of human nature?

It undermined the belief that humans were inherently sinful.

What change in perspective did the Enlightenment represent?

Intellectuals applied principles of the Scientific Revolution to society and human institutions.