Nicolaus Copernicus and His Revolutionary Ideas

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What revolutionary idea is Charles Darwin famous for?

Theory of evolution

Who proposed the idea that the Sun is the centerpiece of the universe?

Nicolaus Copernicus

In what year did Charles Darwin publish his book The Origin of Species?

1589

What observational method did Sigmund Freud develop?

Psychoanalysis Signup and view all the answers

How many kinds of planetary motion did Nicolaus Copernicus outline in his model of the universe?

Two Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of science did Sigmund Freud's method focus on?

Human sexuality and the evil nature of man Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Mayan temples and religious structures?

Astronomy Signup and view all the answers

What did the Mayans use to predict eclipses and guide their planting and harvesting?

Astrological cycles Signup and view all the answers

What were the Mayans known for in terms of measuring time?

Using two complicated calendar systems Signup and view all the answers

What writing system did the Mayans use?

Mayan hieroglyphics Signup and view all the answers

What mathematical concept did the Mayans independently develop?

The concept of zero and positional value Signup and view all the answers

What were the scientific ideas and tools developed by the Inca civilization?

Roads, stone buildings, irrigation system, suspension bridge, quipu, textiles Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the calendar developed by the Inca civilization?

To mark religious festivals and prepare for planting season Signup and view all the answers

What was the system of knotted ropes used by the Inca civilization for record-keeping?

Quipu Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the specially prized artistic achievements of the Aztecs?

Inca textiles Signup and view all the answers

What did the Aztecs use to store water for their crops to grow in all types of land?

Irrigation system Signup and view all the answers