Across
- 4. Theory that the earth is at the center of the universe.
- 8. Discovered the Law of Gravity and considered one of the greatest scientists to ever live.
- 12. The series of events that led to the birth of modern science.
- 13. The official punishment Galileo received after being found guilty by the church.
Down
- 1. To go all the way around an object.
- 2. Theory that the sun is at the center of the universe.
- 3. Latin word meaning knowledge.
- 5. The establishment that was distressed by the rise of the Scientific Revolution because they feared losing influence & power.
- 6. Cardinal ________ opposed Galileo and believed that it was wrong to go against the beliefs of early Church leaders.
- 7. Created the heliocentric theory. (last name only)
- 9. Confirmed the heliocentric theory with the use of a telescope. Was later tried as a heretic.(first name only)
- 10. Explanations scientists develop to explain observed facts.
- 11. What a person is called if they go against the beliefs/wishes of the Catholic Church.