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The Scientific Revolution SMART Assessment

Explore the evolution of the scientific method and its impact on society during the Scientific Revolution. Learn about key figures like Galileo, Copernicus, and Newton, and their groundbreaking contributions. Gain insights into the Catholic Church's reactions, evolving beliefs, and the shift towards reason and experimentation.

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The Scientific Revolution SMART Assessment

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  1. The Scientific Revolution SMART Assessment Mr. White’s World History

  2. During the scientific revolution, the idea of the scientific method began to develop. The scientific method is designed to reveal understanding of the world through: • Personal reflection • Religious revelation • Reason and experimentation • Meditation Question #1

  3. Which of these best describes the Catholic Church’s reaction to Galileo’s scientific teachings? • Acceptance; they integrated Galileo’s new theories into their view of the universe • Indifference; they felt that the Bible didn’t say anything about science or the universe • Rejection; they forced Galileo to take back his statements, or face punishment • Caution; they asked Galileo to do more research before he published his findings Question #2

  4. How did early astronomers such as Copernicus and Galileo run into conflict with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church? • Copernicus and Galileo thought the Earth was the center of the universe • The Church taught that the Earth was the center of the universe; Copernicus and Galileo said that it was the sun. • The Church taught people to be open to scientific exploration. • Copernicus and Galileo agreed with Ptolemy’s geocentric theory Question #3

  5. Isaac Newton is most famous for developing the theory of gravity. This theory, and others, demonstrated the growing belief in: • Natural laws of nature and reason • The influence of the stars and alignment of planets on earthly events • Humanity’s lack of ability to understand the natural world • Worker’s rights and labor protections Question #4

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