Fossil Myths and Ancient Beliefs

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What did Aristotle believe about fossils?

  • Fossils were created by mystic forces (correct)
  • Fossils were images resembling living things in stone
  • Fossils were remains of living things deposited in sediment
  • Fossils were misidentified falling stars

What did Chinese texts from around 300 BC mention about fossils?

  • Fossils were dragons or dinosaurs (correct)
  • Fossils were cyclops or elephants
  • Fossils were giant, hostile creatures
  • Fossils were remains of ancient humans

What did Zuni elders report finding?

  • Life-size forms of beings that no longer live (correct)
  • Remains of ancient plants
  • Giant, hostile creatures that preyed on early humans
  • Misidentified falling stars

What did Leonardo Da Vinci believe about fossils?

<p>Fossils were remains of living things deposited in sediment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept came from classical Greek philosophy and Christian thinkers?

<p>The Great Chain of Being (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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