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History/Social Studies
Studying for exam of Modern World History
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History
9th Grade
01/13/2014

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Geocentric Theory
Definition
Theory that the Earth was the center of the universe
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Heliocentric Theory
Definition
Theory that the sun was the center of the universe
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Rationalism
Definition
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response.
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Social Contract
Definition
Theory that people had to give up their rights in exchange for law and order
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Galieo
Definition
Astronomer who was sentenced to death by the Catholic church for disproving them
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Newton
Definition
A scientist and mathmatician who discoverd the laws of gravity
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