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When was the word oceanography coined?
The word "oceanography" was coined in the 19th century, specifically in 1853 by German geographer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld.
What is the Ptolemaic theory?
The Ptolemaic theory is an ancient geocentric model of the universe that posited Earth as the center of the universe with other celestial bodies moving around it. It was developed by the astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD and was widely accepted until the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus in the 16th century.
Who discovered the rotation of the earth?
The concept of the Earth's rotation was first proposed by Greek astronomer Aristarchus in the 3rd century BCE. Later, Nicolaus Copernicus provided solid evidence for the Earth's rotation with his heliocentric model in the 16th century.
Brazil was occupied by who?
By the portuguese. It's the only contry in South America colonized by them. Most of the others were occupied by the Spanish (except few, like French Guiana) It was found for Pedro Alvares Cabral, a portuguese explorer in the April 22th, 1500
Who discovered Circumnavigate Earth?
Ferdinand Magellan is credited with leading the first successful circumnavigation of the Earth in the early 16th century. Although Magellan died en route, his expedition continued and completed the journey.
What was the year 28 years before the end of the 16th century?
The last year of the 16th century was 1600, not 1599 as some would incorrectly say. 1599 was the second last year of the 16th century. The year 1573 was the 28th last year before the end of the 16th century.
What did europeans called Singapore in the 16th century?
it was called Temasek
What was Fall referred to as before the 16th century?
harvest
What were the Philippines originally called?
The Philippines were originally called the "Islands of Maharlika" by the indigenous peoples before being colonized by Spain in the 16th century.
What is a 16th century ship cannon called?
a culverin
What is a 16th century steel helmet called?
Burgonet
Which century is 1584?
16th Century
What country does the name autumn come from?
the word relates to the Latin Autumnus and the old French word Autompne. Rare examples are known from the 12th Century, but more accepted in the 16th Century
What was Bureau like writing desk of 16th century Europe called?
It is called an Escritoire
What were members of any 16th century protestant movement called?
anabaptists
What decade were lace dresses worn?
16th century October.
What does the name Autumn mean?
English unisex name derived from the season name, from Latin autumnus, thought to be of Etruscan origin. Harvestwas the original English name for the season; Autumnreplaced it in the 16th century.
