Science and Technology Changes in the Renaissance

Technological Advances: The Printing Press Who invented it? Johann Gutenberg What was it? Machine which could produce thousands of copies of a book, newspaper or pamphlet Why is it significant? Able to produce more copies Less expensive Printed on paper rather than parchment Mass communication Could reach a bigger audience

Isaac Newton

The Scientific Revolution Isaac Newton Developed mathematical reasoning Discovered the Law of Gravity

Copernicus

The Scientific Revolution Copernicus Scientific Theories: Heliocentricity Earth is not the centre of the universe Sun is the centre of the solar system Response from the Church: Condemned his book, but copies were out where the general public could access them

Galileo Galilei

The Scientific Revolution Galileo Galilei Theories and Inventions: Created the telescope Moon and other planets were solid Believed in heliocentric theory Response from the Church: Called him to an Inquisition A Church Court that tried people who disagreed with Church teachings Told to accept Church’s position that the Earth is the centre of the universe Given indefinite house arrest