1. Science and Technology
Changes in the Renaissance

2. 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

4. Isaac Newton

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

6. Copernicus

7. 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

8. Galileo Galilei

9. 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