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What is the concept introduced by Nicolaus Copernicus that challenged the geocentric model?
What is the concept introduced by Nicolaus Copernicus that challenged the geocentric model?
- Geocentrism
- Heliocentrism (correct)
- Astrocentrism
- Cosmocentrism
Which philosopher's model was widely accepted before Copernicus challenged it?
Which philosopher's model was widely accepted before Copernicus challenged it?
- Isaac Newton
- Galileo Galilei
- Albert Einstein
- Claudius Ptolemy (correct)
Which astronomical phenomenon did Ptolemy's model explain?
Which astronomical phenomenon did Ptolemy's model explain?
- The tides of the ocean
- The existence of days and nights (correct)
- The movement of comets
- The phases of Venus
What did Copernicus aim to create with his model of the universe?
What did Copernicus aim to create with his model of the universe?
How did advancements in science and technology historically arise?
How did advancements in science and technology historically arise?
What major change did the Intellectual Revolution bring to human perspectives?
What major change did the Intellectual Revolution bring to human perspectives?
What role did human needs and wants play in science and technology advancements?
What role did human needs and wants play in science and technology advancements?
What observational phenomenon remained unchanged in Copernicus' heliocentric model?
What observational phenomenon remained unchanged in Copernicus' heliocentric model?
What was a significant impact of the Darwinian revolution on the field of Biology?
What was a significant impact of the Darwinian revolution on the field of Biology?
What did Sigmund Freud contribute to the field of psychology?
What did Sigmund Freud contribute to the field of psychology?
What marked the beginning of the Information Age?
What marked the beginning of the Information Age?
Which individual is known for creating the first effective personal computer?
Which individual is known for creating the first effective personal computer?
How has the Information Age affected society's behavior regarding tasks and activities?
How has the Information Age affected society's behavior regarding tasks and activities?
What was a traditional view of psychology before Freud's contributions?
What was a traditional view of psychology before Freud's contributions?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Darwinian theory and its reception?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the Darwinian theory and its reception?
Which product is associated with Bill Gates and Microsoft?
Which product is associated with Bill Gates and Microsoft?
What important mineral did the Mayans use to create glittery paints?
What important mineral did the Mayans use to create glittery paints?
Which civilization is noted for being among the first to develop a writing system?
Which civilization is noted for being among the first to develop a writing system?
What number system did the Mayans use?
What number system did the Mayans use?
What aspect of education did the Aztec civilization prioritize?
What aspect of education did the Aztec civilization prioritize?
What was one of the engineering feats accomplished by the Inca civilization?
What was one of the engineering feats accomplished by the Inca civilization?
Which of the following was developed by the Inca for agricultural purposes?
Which of the following was developed by the Inca for agricultural purposes?
What role did chocolate play in the Mayan culture?
What role did chocolate play in the Mayan culture?
What is a chinampa?
What is a chinampa?
What was the primary purpose of the quipu in Inca civilization?
What was the primary purpose of the quipu in Inca civilization?
Which artistic achievement was especially prized in Inca culture?
Which artistic achievement was especially prized in Inca culture?
What technological advancement is associated with the Aztec civilization's transportation?
What technological advancement is associated with the Aztec civilization's transportation?
What was one of the ways the Inca prepared for their planting season?
What was one of the ways the Inca prepared for their planting season?
Which of the following best describes the antispasmodic medication used by the Aztecs?
Which of the following best describes the antispasmodic medication used by the Aztecs?
Which country is noted for its significant technological achievements in the present day within Asia?
Which country is noted for its significant technological achievements in the present day within Asia?
What significance did cacao beans hold for the Aztec civilization?
What significance did cacao beans hold for the Aztec civilization?
Which civilization is noted for manufacturing some of the best steel in the ancient world?
Which civilization is noted for manufacturing some of the best steel in the ancient world?
What was one of the primary advancements of the Mayan Civilization related to astronomy?
What was one of the primary advancements of the Mayan Civilization related to astronomy?
How did the Mayans measure time?
How did the Mayans measure time?
What was one way the Mayan calendars were useful?
What was one way the Mayan calendars were useful?
What type of technological advancement did the Mayans develop for agriculture?
What type of technological advancement did the Mayans develop for agriculture?
In addition to astronomy, what other area did the Mayans show significant development?
In addition to astronomy, what other area did the Mayans show significant development?
Which region is referred to as Mesoamerica?
Which region is referred to as Mesoamerica?
What role did religion play in the Mayan Civilization's use of temples?
What role did religion play in the Mayan Civilization's use of temples?
What significant challenge led to the implementation of new laws in the Information Age?
What significant challenge led to the implementation of new laws in the Information Age?
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Study Notes
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss historical paradigm shifts affecting society.
- Explain the influence of the Intellectual Revolution on human worldview.
- Describe technological advancements of the Information Age.
Introduction
- Historical antecedents shaped the development of science and technology.
- Discoveries were often responses to human needs and desires.
- Advancements in science and technology shifted perceptions and beliefs during the Intellectual Revolution.
Copernican Revolution
- Claudius Ptolemy presented the geocentric model, with Earth at the center of the universe.
- Nicolaus Copernicus introduced heliocentrism in the 16th century, positioning the sun at the center of the Solar System.
- Copernicus aimed for a model where celestial bodies orbited a single center, creating a logical sequence of planetary motion.
Darwinian Revolution
- Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species" proposed evolution, contradicting the biblical view of creation.
- This revolution changed the approach to biology by emphasizing natural selection as an explanation for the diversity of life.
Freudian Revolution
- Sigmund Freud transformed psychology from philosophy to a science through his psychoanalysis theory.
- Freud identified unconscious and conscious factors influencing behavior, proposing a clash between id, ego, and superego in personality formation.
Information Age
- Began in the 1970s, also known as the Computer Age or Digital Age.
- Marked by the accessibility of information, significantly impacting society and daily life.
- Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web; Steve Jobs developed the Apple 1; Bill Gates founded Microsoft.
- The Information Age revolutionized communication through texting, email, and social media, while also posing challenges like cybercrime.
Meso-American Contributions
- Mesoamerica, a cultural hotspot, showed significant pre-European scientific achievements.
Mayan Civilization
- Renowned for advanced astronomy and calendar systems predicting eclipses and astrological cycles.
- Developed sophisticated agriculture, architecture, and hydraulic systems for water supply.
- Produced rubber products centuries before modern patents and utilized Mayan hieroglyphics as a writing system.
- Created a base-20 numeric system and independently conceptualized zero.
Inca Civilization
- Innovated in various practical applications despite resource limitations.
- Built stone-paved roads and irrigation systems to support agriculture.
- Developed a 12-month calendar, structural engineering techniques like suspension bridges, and Quipu for record-keeping.
Aztec Civilization
- Emphasized mandatory education for children across social classes, reflecting early universal education ideals.
- Developed chocolate as currency; valued cacao beans in religious tributes.
- Created canoes for water travel and antispasmodic medications for surgical use.
- Utilized chinampa agriculture for efficient farming and established a comprehensive calendar for societal planning.
Asian Contributions
- Asian civilizations, particularly India, China, and West Asia, significantly contributed to science and technology.
Indian Innovations
- India's geographical features fostered creativity in various technologies.
- Known for advanced iron and steel manufacturing, with their metallurgy highly regarded in the ancient Roman Empire.
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