Transformations in Europe. 1500-1750
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World History [1]
Global 10 ES pgs. 448-451 Transformations in Europe. 1500-1750 The Scientific Revolution: educated followed Greco-Roman writings and Bible as guide to natural world (not folklore) Aristotle - greatest authority on physics - 4 element theory conception of universe also influenced by Pythagorus - math described objects celestial bodies = perfect spheres w/ perfect orbits Scientific Revolution - challenging previous conceptions of physical world workings of universe can be explained by natural causes Copernicus - heliocentric model: sun = center of universe Brage + Kepler - planets move in elliptical orbit, not circular Galilei - using telescope, discovered celestial bodies were not smooth and flawless - had hills, holes, were heavy and changeable Controversy: