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Flashcards: General Science

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ScienceA branch of study dedicated to the accumulation and classification of observable facts in order to form what general laws about the nature world
PapyrusA primitive form of paper, made from a longleaf plant of the same name
Spontaneous generationThe idea that living organisms can be spontaneously formed from non - living substances
Egyptians, Greeks, and RomansThere were 3 lessons from the history of science that I specifically mentioned in the text. What are they?
A man that was renowned for his knowledge of medicineWho was Imhotep?
The Egyptians didn't know why thing workedAlthough ancient Egyptians had incredible advanced medical practices for their time, we do not consider them scientists. Why not?
They were the first true scientists, and they were also known for being GreekWho were Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes?
They were the first people that developed the theory of "atoms"Leucippus and his student Democritus are remembered for what idea?
AristotleWho came up with the idea of spontaneous generation?