Write a careful account of how the world appeared different to seventeenth century Europeans.

Explanation

Renaissance movement brought about rational and scientific approach in the life of mankind. But the world appeared quite different. Scientists used the methods of experimentation, observation and new thoughts. It was just contrary to Christian beliefs. Scientific discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler and Isaac Newton brought about new changes in the world. The Italian scientist Galileo invented telescope. Newton gave the theory of gravitation. He systematised scientific valuations about the universe. Copernicus, tried to prove that the earth rotates round the sun. Marco Polo.s invention of the compass made voyage easier. The explorations of the sailors like Vasco da Gama, Columbus etc. led to discoveries of new lands. Their explorations revolutionised trade. The invention of the printing press made books available to the people in various towns and cities. Rome, Florence and Venice became the centres of art and learning. Many artists, scholars and writers were patronised by the rich people in the cities and towns. Town became the centre of art and learning activities. Thomas Moore.s "Utopia" ridiculed the malpractices of the contemporary society. On above basis, it can be said that the world appeared different to 17th century Europeans.