Diffusionism as an anthropological school of thought was an attempt to understand the nature of culture in terms of the origin of culture traits and their spread from one society to another. Diffusionism refers to the diffusion or transmission of cultural characteristics or traits from the common society to all other societies. The Biblical theory of human social origin was taken for granted in Renaissance thought (14th century-17th century). The role diffusion played in cultural diversity was acknowledged
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Galileo Galilei Galileo Galilei (Pisa‚ February 15‚ 1564 Arcetri‚ January 8‚ 1642)‚ was a Tuscan astronomer‚ philosopher‚ and physicist who is closely associated with the scientific revolution. His achievements include improving the telescope‚ a variety of astronomical observations‚ the first law of motion‚ and supporting Copernicanism effectively. He has been referred to as the "father of modern astronomy‚" as the "father of modern physics‚" and as "father of science." His experimental work
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Safety devices used in cars i) Obtain a photograph of a car that illustrates three safety technologies and label the technologies on the photograph ii) Investigate three different technologies that have been implemented in cars or along roads to avoid or reduce the effect of collisions. In your investigation explain how the technology works in terms of physics laws and theories. 1. Crumple zone The purpose of a crumple zone is to increase the amount of time it takes for a car to
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Unit 1 Introduction * History: A usually chronological record of events‚ as of the life or development of a people or institution‚ often including an explanation of or commentary on those event Civilization: An advanced state of intellectual‚ cultural‚ and material development in human society‚ marked by progress in the arts and sciences‚ the extensive use of record-keeping‚ including writing‚ and the appearance of complex political and social institutions. Unit 2 Seventeenth-Century
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Losing Faith in the Objectivity of Science In his book‚ The Foundation of Scientific Revolutions‚ Kuhn challenged the prevailing belief of how science was conducted‚ and people in the Humanities found his book compelling‚ even disruptive. Why would people in the Humanities consider Kuhn’s theories on the nature of science‚ a different discipline‚ relevant to their work? Those in the Humanities believed that science was the standard for objective research and the discovery of truth. Consequently
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Regine Jackson AP European History A World Lit Only by Fire Reading Guide Part One: The Medieval Mind 1. I know both the Middle Ages and Renaissance took place in Europe. The Middle Ages were terrible times marked by plagues‚ primitive agricultural machinery‚ war and lack of proper sanitation. The Renaissance occurred later in Europe‚ and that was marked by the rebirth of interest in art and intellectual capability. Art usually intertwined religion. 2. Manchester supported using the term “ Dark
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rative religin Agnosticism Literally meaning "not know"; a position asserting that the existence of God cannot be proven. Animism From the Latin anima‚ meaning "spirit‚" "soul‚" "life force"; a worldview common among oral religions (religions with no written scriptures) that sees all elements of nature as being filled with spirit or spirits. Atheism Literally meaning "not God"; a position asserting that there is no God or gods. Deconstruction A technique‚ pioneered by Jacques Derrida‚
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Robert Sangen 1. Archaeology- the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by analysis of their artifacts‚ inscriptions‚ monuments‚ and other such remains‚ especially those that have been excavated. 2. Neolithic Revolution- The Neolithic Revolution was a fundamental change in the way people lived. The shift from hunting & gathering to agriculture led to permanent settlements‚ the establishment of social classes‚ and the eventual rise of civilizations. The Neolithic
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Chapter Overview: Due to science and the discovery of a “heliocentric” universe‚ there was a transformation of humankind’s perception of its place in the larger scheme of things. This new worldview led to new thinking about moral and religious matters‚ as well as scientific theory. New ideas and methods of science challenged modes of thought associated with late medieval times like scholasticism and philosophy. The Protestant Reformation and the discovery of the Americas presented new uncertainties
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UGC 111 Professor David Buell Lecture 8: Ancient Greece Part 1: Minoans and Mycenaeans Hellas – Greece Greece controlled parts of the Mediterranean Dictaean Mounatins – Crete Plains and valleys separated Communication was poor Greece was politically fragmented Mountainous; Suitable land and tree crops Olive‚ vines Suitable land for pastoral activities (herding of sheep and goat) Mediterranean Sea Situated within a close distance of the sea Sea faring people; trade network with Italy
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