Renaissance/Scientific Revolution Vocab

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Across
  1. 1. Theory that the sun is at the center of the universe
  2. 2. Well-tested explanation supported by evidence
  3. 3. Standard used for comparison in an experiment
  4. 9. Payment made to reduce punishment for sins
  5. 12. Machine invented to mass-produce books quickly
  6. 14. Organized process for investigating and testing ideas
  7. 15. Use of strong light and dark contrast in art
  8. 17. Factor in an experiment that can change
  9. 19. Tool that uses lenses to observe distant objects
Down
  1. 1. Proposed explanation that can be tested
  2. 4. Artistic technique that creates the illusion of depth
  3. 5. Belief that reason is the main source of knowledge
  4. 6. A Renaissance belief system that focused on human potential, achievements, and classical learning
  5. 7. Rule describing consistent patterns in nature
  6. 8. Everyday language spoken by ordinary people
  7. 10. Belief that knowledge comes primarily from observation and experience
  8. 11. Theory that the Earth is at the center of the universe
  9. 13. Focus on worldly life rather than religious matters
  10. 16. Wealthy person who financially supported artists and thinkers
  11. 18. Belief that goes against official church teachings