Greek Philosophers and Planetary Movements
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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?

  • Centrism
  • Astronomicalism
  • Heliocentrism (correct)
  • Geocentrism
  • 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?

    <p>The position of the Earth as the center of the Solar System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the widely accepted concept before Nicolaus Copernicus introduced heliocentrism?

    <p>Geocentrism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following Greek philosophers and intellectuals is known for suggesting that planets moved around in circular motion?

    <p>Aristotle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conflict arose regarding Darwin's theory of evolution?

    <p>Some believed it explained the origin of life, while religious individuals refuted it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sigmund Freud change people's perception of psychology?

    <p>By introducing his revolutionary theory of psychoanalysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What elements did Freud argue constitute personality in his theory of psychoanalysis?

    <p>Id, ego, and superego</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many people initially question the legitimacy of Freud's psychoanalysis as a science?

    <p>Its concepts were seen as more philosophical and supernatural.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did science hardliners play in the discussion about psychoanalysis?

    <p>They dismissed its legitimacy as a science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did people eventually come to view Darwin's theory of evolution in relation to religion?

    <p>They realized that both science and religion can coexist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main concerns that led to the Copernican Revolution?

    <p>Understanding the creation of days and nights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technological advancement played a crucial role in sparking curiosity about outer space during the Copernican Revolution?

    <p>Telescope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key outcome of paradigm shifts in history?

    <p>Challenging existing worldviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Intellectual Revolution impact society's perception of the world?

    <p>It transformed how humans viewed the universe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of intellectuals were known for their contributions to early scientific thought before the Copernican Revolution?

    <p>Greek philosophers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major technological advancement allowed people to explore outer space during the Intellectual Revolution?

    <p>Telescope</p> Signup and view all the answers

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