Origens Of The Universe Flashcards
1
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What is the world turtle theory?
A
This is a myth of a giant turtle/tortoise supporting the earth. Other myths include the world serpant as well as the world elephant. It occurs in Hindu, Chinese and Native American mythology
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What is the difference between geocentric and heliocentric?
A
Geocentric is when everything revolved around the earth where as heliocentric is the thought of everything revokes around the sun. Modern scientists think heliocentric is the correct theory
3
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Explain the flat earth theory
A
Many ancient cultures thought the earth was flat. These cultures included Greece, Near East cultures, India and China