Mesoamerican Intellectual Revolution Quiz and Flashcards

Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome mentioned for this module?

What is the primary aim of this module?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a thing that drives scientists in all periods of time?

What is the Intellectual Revolution?

Which of the following is NOT listed as an importance of the Scientific Revolution?

Based on the text, which of the following statements is true?

What was the name of Copernicus' groundbreaking work that proposed the heliocentric theory?

According to Darwin's theory of evolution, what is the mechanism by which species evolve and become better suited to their environments over time?

What was the name of the Aztec city that carried Mesoamerican civilization to its height?

Which of the following was not a contribution of the Aztecs?

What was the name of Freud's theory that emphasized the importance of human sexuality and the unconscious mind?

What were the two calendar systems used by the Aztecs?

Intellectual Revolution

A time period when advancements in science and technology changed people's perceptions and beliefs
Led to radical changes in scientific inquiries

Importance of Scientific Revolution

Created new research fields in science
Transformed the natural world and the world of ideas

Drivers of Scientific Progress

Creativity
Curiosity
Critical thinking

Nicolaus Copernicus

Proposed the Heliocentric theory in "On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres"
Used geometry to prove the Heliocentric theory
Father of Modern Astronomy
Heliocentric theory: Sun is the center of the Universe
Geocentric theory: Earth is the center of the Universe (Ptolemy)

Copernican Revolution

Caused a paradigm shift in understanding of Earth and Sun's positions in the universe
Rejected Ptolemy's Geocentric model and proved Copernicus' Heliocentric model

Charles Darwin

Proposed that species can change over time through natural selection
All species share a common ancestor and have unique heritable differences
Book: "The Origin of Species" presented evidence on species evolution over time
Book: "The Descent of Man" applied evolutionary thinking to human beings

Darwinian Revolution

Brought a significant impact on Biology
Provided an alternative to the theory of creation
Started with the publication of "The Origin of Species"

Sigmund Freud

Father of Psychoanalysis
Focused on human sexuality and the evil nature of man
Developed the "Freudian Theory of Personality" and "psychoanalysis"

Freudian Revolution

Revolutionized Psychiatry
Introduced the "Freudian Theory of Personality" and "psychoanalysis"

Cradles of Early Science

Mesoamerican: Aztecs (The Mexica)
Contributions:
- Chocolates used as currency and for barter
- Herbal medicine to prevent muscle spasms
- Aztec calendar (xiuhpohualli and tonalpohualli)
- Canoe - a light narrow boat

Learn about the cradles of early science, the impact of ideas from Copernicus, Darwin and Freud, significant contributions of the intellectual revolution, and how society is transformed by science and technology. This module provides insights into the spark of the Scientific revolution.