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All of what we about abou te physical laws which govern the universe has been discovered by scientists since the middle of the _____ century.
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16th (the 1500s)
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What are some of the discoveries of the universe?
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1.laws of planetary motion,
2.laws of gravitation, 3.the gas laws |
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What are some of the scientific instruments developed in the 1500s?
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1.thermometer - temperature
2.barometer - air pressure 3. telescope - view distant objects. 4. microscope - view small things |
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Why were most of the noteworthy improvements not made until after ther 16th century?
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Because the technology advances we have made after the 16th century.
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The ___ is the oldest record of man's past.
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Bible
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Because of our separation from God, many men sought answers to their questions in ____ alone instead of with the ___.
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nature
Creator |
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___ are made up stories about God and heroes.
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myths
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Why were myths developed?
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To explain how the universe came into being and how nature operates.
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____ are people who believe that God is a part of nature and that nature is God.
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Pantheists
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_______ false beliefs based on fear and ignorance.
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Superstitions
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