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Who is the famous philosopher and astronomer that proposed the geocentric model of the universe?
Who is the famous philosopher and astronomer that proposed the geocentric model of the universe?
- Plato
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- Aristotle
- Claudius Ptolemy (correct)
What was the concept introduced by Nicolaus Copernicus that challenged the geocentric model of the universe?
What was the concept introduced by Nicolaus Copernicus that challenged the geocentric model of the universe?
- Centrism
- Astronomicalism
- Heliocentrism (correct)
- Geocentrism
In what century did Nicolaus Copernicus challenge the geocentric model with his heliocentric theory?
In what century did Nicolaus Copernicus challenge the geocentric model with his heliocentric theory?
- 18th century
- 12th century
- 16th century (correct)
- 14th century
Which specific aspect of the Ptolemaic model did Copernicus challenge with his heliocentric theory?
Which specific aspect of the Ptolemaic model did Copernicus challenge with his heliocentric theory?
What was the widely accepted concept before Nicolaus Copernicus introduced heliocentrism?
What was the widely accepted concept before Nicolaus Copernicus introduced heliocentrism?
Who among the following Greek philosophers and intellectuals is known for suggesting that planets moved around in circular motion?
Who among the following Greek philosophers and intellectuals is known for suggesting that planets moved around in circular motion?
What conflict arose regarding Darwin's theory of evolution?
What conflict arose regarding Darwin's theory of evolution?
How did Sigmund Freud change people's perception of psychology?
How did Sigmund Freud change people's perception of psychology?
What elements did Freud argue constitute personality in his theory of psychoanalysis?
What elements did Freud argue constitute personality in his theory of psychoanalysis?
Why did many people initially question the legitimacy of Freud's psychoanalysis as a science?
Why did many people initially question the legitimacy of Freud's psychoanalysis as a science?
What role did science hardliners play in the discussion about psychoanalysis?
What role did science hardliners play in the discussion about psychoanalysis?
How did people eventually come to view Darwin's theory of evolution in relation to religion?
How did people eventually come to view Darwin's theory of evolution in relation to religion?
What was one of the main concerns that led to the Copernican Revolution?
What was one of the main concerns that led to the Copernican Revolution?
Which technological advancement played a crucial role in sparking curiosity about outer space during the Copernican Revolution?
Which technological advancement played a crucial role in sparking curiosity about outer space during the Copernican Revolution?
What is a key outcome of paradigm shifts in history?
What is a key outcome of paradigm shifts in history?
How did the Intellectual Revolution impact society's perception of the world?
How did the Intellectual Revolution impact society's perception of the world?
Which group of intellectuals were known for their contributions to early scientific thought before the Copernican Revolution?
Which group of intellectuals were known for their contributions to early scientific thought before the Copernican Revolution?
What major technological advancement allowed people to explore outer space during the Intellectual Revolution?
What major technological advancement allowed people to explore outer space during the Intellectual Revolution?
