The Matter and Form Theory of Nature Held That

question 67

Multiple Choice

The matter and form theory of nature held that

• A) matter consisted of tiny corpuscles formed by natural forces.
• B) everything was made of matter shaped by form.
• C) matter was the substance of the universe while form was a human perception projected on matter.
• D) everything reflected forms which existed in a world beyond matter.
• E) matter and form can be expressed mathematically.

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Definitions:

Atapuerca

An archaeological site in Spain known for its significant prehistoric human fossils and artifacts.

Homo Erectus

An extinct species of hominid that lived throughout most of the Pleistocene geological epoch, known for being one of the first hominins to exhibit modern human-like body proportions and behavior.

Homo Sapiens

The species name for modern humans, characterized by a capacity for complex language, symbolic thought, and social organization.

Neandertal

A member of an extinct species of human, closely related to modern humans, that lived in Europe and parts of Asia until about 40,000 years ago.