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What is the ancient explanation for static electricity?
Around 600 BC, the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus thought that amber had a soul because it attracted very light objects after being rubbed.
Where does the word physics come from?
From Ancient Greek φυσικός (phusikos) "natural".
Why did Democritus call the smallest piece matter atoms?
Democritus was Greek and the Greek word for atom meant "not able to be cut"" or "indivisible".
Where does the word energy come from?
The word energy from the ancient Greek word energos, which means "active."
What are the elements that Greek philosophers thought were the only ones?
Earth, fire, air, and water.
Who thought matter was continuous?
Democritus - Greek philosopher who believed in the 'marble' atomic model.John Dalton - Came up with the first atomic theory, in which he also believed atoms were indivisible.
The two ancient greek theories of matter were the what theories?
Ancient Greeks had two major theories of matter. These were the Atomic theory of matter and the theory of pangenesis.
Comparison between Aristotle and Confucius?
what are you serious? ancient greek to ancient chinese? wow what a deep thought.
The greek philosophers thought that matter was composed of four elementswind earth fire and water?
Yes, in ancient Greek philosophy, it was believed that all matter was composed of these four elements: air, earth, fire, and water. They thought that different proportions of these elements gave rise to the diversity of materials found in the world. This concept was known as the theory of the four elements.
Did the Greek Gods have an influence in the Ancient Greek arts?
Yes, they changd the way Ancients Greeks designed and thought, therefore having a massive influence in the Ancient Arts.
In Greek numerals is there a symbol for zero?
No, the Ancient Greek number system did not use zero as a place value, or number for that matter.
The ancient greek were ultimately able to prove that the constructions they thought impossible were in fact impossible?
False
What event first caused Renaissance scholars to doubt ancient Greek thought?
Columbus's discovery of the Americas
How were the humanists inspired by the ancient greek and Romans?
humanists studied the greeks and romans which greatly affected how they thought.
Who prposed a sun-centered solar system?
Copernicus, but I'm sure there was an ancient Greek who thought of it before he did.
What sailor figured out that the earth is larger than most people thought?
No sailor. It was an Ancient Greek mathematician.
Why were some of the ideas of ancient Greek philosophers considered a threat to Greek society and tradition?
a) they were thought to worship false gods b) they were thought to get the wisdom for a "higher power" c) they were thought to corrupt young minds with false information about the government d) they were thought to be strange and annoying
