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Introduction. History 10. Discussion. Why do we study history? We need it to graduate We can’t escape the past. Everything has a history. It is everywhere, changes in technology. Politics, wars, etc. . Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment 1550-1600.
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Introduction History 10
Discussion • Why do we study history? • We need it to graduate • We can’t escape the past. Everything has a history. It is everywhere, changes in technology. Politics, wars, etc.
Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment1550-1600 • The Renaissance (rebirth) was the first change from the Middle Ages. This was started by Aristotle. • During the Renaissance the spirit of curiosity encouraged people to study the natural world.
Aristotle384BC – 322BC • He created a system of thought based on observation and logic. This dominated scientific thinking during the Middle Ages.
Nicolaus Copernicus • A astronomer and mathematician. • He proved that the Earth was not stationary, and that it turned on an axis once a day. • During this time many people did not want to believe Copernicus because of religious teachings.
Galileo Galilei • Used a telescope to observe the planets and stars.
Assignment • Complete Map • Handout • Read • – Early Renaissance # 1&2 • Birth of Humanism • The Italian States - # 1&2