PCC HI 102 Set 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Astrology | The idea that stars rule the destinies of men. |
| Superstition | False beliefs based on fear and ignorance. |
| Scholasticism | This approach to learning tried to combine Greek and Roman Catholicism. |
| Aristotle | This man was known as "The Philosopher." |
| Francis Bacon | This man helped to formulate the principles of the modern scientific method. |
| Nicolaus Copernicus | This polish man said that planets revolve around the sun. |
| Heliocentric | Sun-centered |
| Geocentric | Earth-centered |
| Mathematics | This is said to be the language of science. |
| Isaac Newton | This man contributed more to the scientific progress than anyone else. |
| Royal Society | The first permanent scientific society of the Modern Age. |
| Albert Einstein | This man is remembered for stating the theories of relativity. |
| Andreas Vesalius | The "Father of Anatomy." |
| Charles Lyell | The "Father of Modern Geology." |
| Charles Darwin | This man wrote the books, "The Origin of Species" and "Descent of Man." |
| Industrial Revolution | A time of profound changes in agriculture, industry, and technology. |
| Age of Industry | The 19th century is often called this. |
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