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What invention by Johannes Gutenberg in 1450 revolutionized the spread of knowledge?
What invention by Johannes Gutenberg in 1450 revolutionized the spread of knowledge?
Why was the Gregorian Calendar established as the civil calendar?
Why was the Gregorian Calendar established as the civil calendar?
What was the main goal pursued by medieval alchemists like Sir Isaac Newton and Nicolas Flamel?
What was the main goal pursued by medieval alchemists like Sir Isaac Newton and Nicolas Flamel?
What did some people believe the Philosophers' Stone could do?
What did some people believe the Philosophers' Stone could do?
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Which symbolizes perfection, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss according to alchemical beliefs?
Which symbolizes perfection, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss according to alchemical beliefs?
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How did the Church react to technological and scientific progress during the Medieval Era?
How did the Church react to technological and scientific progress during the Medieval Era?
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Which Islamic scholar is considered the father of modern optics?
Which Islamic scholar is considered the father of modern optics?
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Which prominent Islamic scholar gave his name to the concept of the algorithm?
Which prominent Islamic scholar gave his name to the concept of the algorithm?
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Which Islamic scholar established the application of quantifying and mathematics in medicine and pharmacology?
Which Islamic scholar established the application of quantifying and mathematics in medicine and pharmacology?
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What was a major event that led to the end of the scientific change in the Middle Ages?
What was a major event that led to the end of the scientific change in the Middle Ages?
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Which Islamic scholar improved the measurement of the Earth's axis to be more precise?
Which Islamic scholar improved the measurement of the Earth's axis to be more precise?
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Which innovation from the Middle Ages is mentioned in the text that is still used today?
Which innovation from the Middle Ages is mentioned in the text that is still used today?
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Which invention from the Middle Ages was used for construction, mining, and farming?
Which invention from the Middle Ages was used for construction, mining, and farming?
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What was the purpose of the counterweight trebuchet in the Medieval period?
What was the purpose of the counterweight trebuchet in the Medieval period?
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Which invention helped horses adapt to rocky terrain and carry heavier loads?
Which invention helped horses adapt to rocky terrain and carry heavier loads?
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In which century did the heavy plow first appear for cultivating rich North European soils?
In which century did the heavy plow first appear for cultivating rich North European soils?
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What invention was named after the region of Artois in France where it was first drilled by Carthusian monks in 1126?
What invention was named after the region of Artois in France where it was first drilled by Carthusian monks in 1126?
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Which invention from the Middle Ages was known for its massed, disciplined archery usage in warfare?
Which invention from the Middle Ages was known for its massed, disciplined archery usage in warfare?
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Study Notes
The Printing Press and Knowledge
- In 1450, Johannes Gutenberg printed books with his printing press prototype, making it possible to spread and store knowledge in libraries.
Calendar and Chronology
- The Church intervened in the progress of technology and science to resolve problems with the exact date of Easter.
- The publication of a reformed Christian calendar and chronology led to the acceptance of the Gregorian Calendar as the established civil calendar.
Alchemy in the Medieval Era
- Medieval people believed they could change or transmute metals.
- The Philosophers' Stone was the most sought-after goal in alchemy, capable of turning metals into precious ores and symbolizing perfection, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss.
Medieval Technology
- The Medieval period involved significant technological advancements, including:
- Mechanical artillery/weapons, such as the counterweight trebuchet and missile weapons
- Agricultural tools, such as the heavy plow, horse collar, and horseshoes
- Architectural innovations, including the artesian well and wheelbarrow
Prominent Minds of the Middle Ages
- Al-Battani improved the measurement of the Earth's axis.
- Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) is considered the father of modern optics.
- Al-Kindi established the application of quantifying and mathematics in medicine and pharmacology.
- Al-Khwarizmi gave his name to the algorithm's concept and recognized algebra as a distinct field of mathematics.
The Crisis of the Late Middle Ages
- The massive scientific change ended due to the Black Death of 1348, which occurred in crowded towns in Europe.
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Learn about Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in Mainz, Germany in 1450 and its impact on spreading knowledge and storing information. Explore how this invention revolutionized the accessibility of books and the accumulation of human experience.
