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    a) Using the 1616 Admonition‚ what are the particulars of the primary document (who‚ what‚ when‚ where‚ why) (10) In February of 1616 Galileo’s belief in Copernicus’ theory‚ in which the sun was thought to be immovable and the centre of the universe‚ while the earth revolved around it‚ became very popularized and well known. Galileo found his ideas harshly criticized by the Jesuits‚ specifically Father Lorini of Florence. He was brought before the Bishop of Lodi‚ of the Holy Office‚ in 1616. The

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    1. Silver question from the week 12 reading. Describe the role of silver in global commerce between 1450 and 1750. According to Strayer’s text‚ silver in the global commerce between the years 1450-1750 “went around the world and made the world go round”. My interpretation of this would be that the world and global commerce during this time depended on silver to thrive. Silver became the top reason for trade during this frame of time. The first link to be developed between America and Asia was brought

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    Galileo's Discoveries

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    On August 13‚1600‚ an astronomer by the name of Giordano Bruno was condemn to death in Rome by burning for his belief that the Earth revolted around the sun (Sobel 4). Little did Galileo know at the time he would have to defend himself from persecution by the Catholic Church for his views on the universe as well. Later Galileo would become the spoke person for the heliocentric model (Kinkel 4). Galileo began to work on his own telescope in 1609 designed after the one Hans Lippershey patented

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    The "Scientific Revolution" refers to historical changes in thought & belief‚ to changes in social & institutional organization‚ that unfolded in Europe between roughly 1550-1700; beginning with Nicholas Copernicus (1473-1543)‚ who asserted a heliocentric (sun-centered) cosmos‚ it ended with Isaac Newton (1642-1727)‚ who proposed universal laws and a Mechanical Universe. (“Scientific Revolution”) The scientific revolution helped lay the foundation to modern science by what started with science and

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    THE EFFECT OF SCIENTIFIC EVOLUTION ON PHYSICS AS AN INDEPENDENT FIELD OF STUDY INTRODUCTION The early period of the seventeenth century is known as the “scientific revolution” for the drastic changes evidenced approach to science . The word “revolution” connotes a period of turmoil and social upheaval where ideas about the world change severely and a completely new era of academic thought is ushered in. This term‚ therefore‚ describes quite accurately what took place in the scientific community

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    Ivan Grigsby Dr. Martinez History: 107-01 2/25/2017 Galileo’s Case: Religion vs. Science Religion has had a significant role in the beliefs of individuals as far as various issues touching on individuals’ life are concerned. Arguably‚ scientific discoveries have ignited several controversies within the Roman Church. This cuts across from issues of vaccines and nature specifically the matters concerning the being of planet Earth. The conflict is illuminated in the life and discoveries of Galileo

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    explaining about Galileo’s life & what he contributed to our world. If you never actually knew exactly who was Galileo‚ then you should really read this project. In brief he was a great person who lived during the renaissance‚ and was a great follower of Copernicus. He was mostly an astronomer. Have you ever wondered when looking from a telescope‚ knowing that it was invented during the renaissance‚ who invented such a great thing at that time‚ think about it‚ what a great invention‚ I mean in that time to

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    Ap Euro Unit 4 Outline

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    theory explaining the order and design of the universe by using Kepler‚ Copernicus‚ and Galileo’s work. * He believed he did not need religion to explain the happenings on earth. Philosophy: * Many scientists were experimenting and revealed new information‚ which made people question previous notions‚ and thus made them more rational minded because they began to prove things for themselves. * Francis Bacon and Copernicus encouraged empiricism and mathematics in order to reach accurate and

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    History of Astronomy

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    What would the world be like without astronomy? Many people would agree that the world would be put to a halt without it. Astronomy is one of the oldest forms of Physical Science‚ with its roots dating back as far as thousands‚ even millions of years ago. Astronomy contributed a lot to every civilization; it assisted people throughout history‚ it made up religion to most‚ while it also helped people determine when the correct time to begin planting. The beginning of Astronomy didn’t exactly begin

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    Galileo‚ Through a Clear Lens Many people remember Galileo Galilei as simply the inventor of the telescope‚ and an important figure in science. However‚ Galileo’s life and pioneer thinking challenged the old world beliefs of the Church at a time when their word was law; and demonstrated his great courage‚ his strong convictions‚ and his thirst for knowledge. Galileo began his studies as a young boy at a monastery near Florence‚ Italy. In 1581‚ he gave up the monastic life at the request of his

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