2016 Mod1 Flashcards
Define the following terms:
A. Science
A. Science means to endeavor to accumulate observable facts to formulate general laws about the world
There were 3 lessons from the history of science specifically mentioned in the text. What are they?
- Science development depends on the support from the people and the government
- Science progresses by building on other scientist’s work
- People’s understanding of science is always expanding and growing
Who was Imhotep?
A renowned medicine man
Although the ancient Egyptians had incredibly advanced medical practices for their time, we do not consider them scientists. Why not?
Their medical practices were based on trial and error
Who were Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes?
The first real scientist.
Leucippus and his student, Democritus, are remembered for what idea?
Everything is made up of atoms.
Who championed the idea of Spontaneous generation and is responsible for it being believed for so long?
Aristotle.
Who came up with the first classification scheme for living creatures?
Linnaeus
What is the main difference between the geocentric system and the heliocentric system? Which is correct?
- The geocentric system says that the earth is in the center of the solar system, and the heliocentric system says that the sun is at the center of the solar system
- The heliocentric system.
What was the main goal of the Alchemists?
To turn led to gold.
Why don’t we consider the Alchemists or be scientists?
They didn’t try to explain the world with their scientific discoveries.
What was the main reason that science progressed out of the Dark Ages?
The preservation of medicine.
Who is considered to be the first modern scientist and why does deserve that honor?
- Robert Grosseteste.
2. He was the to explain and use the scientific method.
2 great works were published in 1543. Who were the authors and what were the subjects?
- Nicolas Copernicus.
Book 1. The universe/ solar system
- Andreas Vesalius
Book 2. The inside of the human body
Although Galileo collected enormous amount of data in support of the heliocentric system, he was forced to publicly reject it. Why?
Because his church demanded it
