6 Questions
Who contradicted the theory of a geocentric universe in 1543?
Nicolaus and Copernicus
Which ancient Greek philosophers believed in an 'atomic universe'?
Leucippus and Democritus
In 1929, who showed that the universe was not static, leading to the abandonment of the previous theory?
Edwin Hubble
Who proposed a geometric universe where Earth is motionless, and everything revolves around it?
Aristotle and Ptolemy
Who outlined a Cartesian vortex model involving swirling whirlpools of fine matter?
Rene Descartes
Which philosopher suggested that even the Solar System is not at the center of the universe?
Giordano Bruno
Explore various theories of universe formation from different cultures and time periods, including the Genesis account, Hindu cosmology, Greek philosophical perspectives, and the contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus. Learn about the diverse beliefs regarding the origin and structure of the universe.
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