The Scientific Revolution Quest

The Scientific Revolution Quest Make sure you read the information fully and answer the questions thoroughly! Copernicus 1. Where was Copernicus born and what did he do in his early life? Copernicus was born in the city of Torun, in the Prince-Bishopric of Warmia, northern Poland on February 19, 1473. His family was very wealthy and when he was 18 he went to get his undergraduate in astronomy, math, philosophy and science. 2. Besides astronomy, what did Copernicus study in school? Math. philosophy and science 3. What different occupations did Copernicus engage in? He went into the medical and law field. 4. What was Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory? The earth and planets revolve around the sun. 5. When did Copernicus reportedly receive a copy of his printed theory? He received a copy by 1543 Kepler 1. Where was Kepler born and where did he receive his education? He was born in Germany. He went to the Protestant University of Tubingen where he studied theology. 2. Who did he replace after serving as his assistant? Who did Kepler replace after serving as his assistant? He replaced Tyco Brahe's 3. What was Kepler’s mother accused of being? She was accused of being a witch. Galileo 1. What invention did Galileo improve upon? The telescope 2. What did he discover with his new invention? he was able to view the moon with all its irregularities and stated that the moon is NOT a luminous object but is actually made of earth-like substances. 3. What accepted theory was he required to teach the at University of Pisa? The sun and all the planets revolved around the Earth which was the Geocentric Theory 4. Whose theory was he exposed to at the University of Padua? His observations with the new telescope made him believe Copernicus's heliocentric theory. 5. What was he convicted of and what was the disposition of his sentence? Galileo was convicted of heresy and forced him to withdraw from Copernicus. They sentenced him to life imprisonment. Because of advanced age- which allowed him to serve house arrest at his house arrest 6. Who was born in the year that Galileo died? Isaac Newton Francis Bacon 1. By today’s standards, Bacon did things at a young age. a. When did he enter college? He entered college at 12 years old. b. When did he become a member of the House of Commons? At 23 years old 2. What was Bacon’s father’s role in the Queen’s court? His role was the Lord Keeper of the seal of Elizabeth 1 3. Describe Bacon’s “method.” His method was a new method to replace the aristotle. he thought that his method would soon bring into sight all the most hidden and a secret to the universe. His method collected data, interpretations and experimenting. Rene Descartes 1. What is the source of this account of Descartes’ life? he was known as the father of modern philosophy. 2. What was Descartes’ excuse for sleeping late? that he was permitted to lie and lay in bed late due to his health. 3. What were Descartes’ chief contributions to mathematics? He gave an explanation of the principles of geometry and divides curves into two classes, geometric and mechanical. 4. Besides mathematics, what other science did Descartes delve into? Light and optics, philosophy, medicine, motion, laws of nature, astronomy Isaac Newton 1. What was Newton’s involvement with the English money system? He was estimating 20 of money was a counter. He was involved in where the mint was located which is where money is printed. 2. When did Isaac Newton become Sir Isaac Newton? 1705 3. Besides his work with the law of gravity, what were Newton’s other interests? His other interests were physical science. chemistry, theology, and optics. 4. What were Newton’s posthumous (after death) publications? The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended, The System of the World, first draft of Principia, Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel and the Apocalypse of St. John.