Some people think that human history has been a journey from ignorance to knowledge. Others argue that this underestimates the achievements of ancient cultures, and overvalues our achievements. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Through history, there are numerous events that have changed our
knowledge
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and achievements. Some people believe that these developments were nothing else than our society evolving from ignorance. Others,
on the other hand
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, believe that every ancient culture had its greatness and achievements which should not be dismissed. Previously regarded achievements,
such
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as inventing the
weel
a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
wheel
, finding the use of fire or forging metal are not considered by many to be true
achievements
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achievers
achieved
achievable
, as
these
denotes a person or thing
this
happened trough trial and error, rather than true and exact science. According to
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believe, great achievements
comes
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come
after profound thinking and planning which indicates
knowledge
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. Events that happened by chance,
such
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as realizing
earth's gravity
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the earth's gravity
or finding the dark matter, are a result of normal education and cultural development, and should not be looked
uppon
in contact with, on top of
upon
as true achievement.
In contrast
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to the previously stated belief, many people think that every major finding should be appreciated and valued, and should not be
critisized
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
criticized
criticised
retrospectively.
For example
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,
although
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we are well aware that the earth is round, during
ancient time
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ancient times
the ancient time
, it was believed by all major scientists it is flat.
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example
emphesize
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emphasizes
emphasize
is emphasized
emphasized
emphasise
that,
knowledge
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which is
considred
carefully weighed
considered
elementary
knowdays
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know days
, was
revolutiionary
markedly new or introducing radical change
revolutionary
evolutionary
in previous times and should not be overlooked. In my opinion, considering ancient cultures as ignorant is foolish and unwise. All our
knowledge
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is based on previous findings. To illustrate, the internet is based on computers, and computers require electricity, an achievement made 100 years ago.
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illustrates, that the greatest findings of our time
relies
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rely
on previous achievements and, as a consequence, is equal in its importance. In conclusions, every society has its own great findings and development which
are based
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is based
on previous achievements. We should learn to value previous scientists and inventors, because they paved us the road to reach new achievements.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • progress
  • scientific advancements
  • modern science
  • Renaissance
  • human rights
  • social norms
  • ancient civilizations
  • architecture
  • philosophy
  • mathematics
  • engineering
  • political systems
  • social structures
  • environmental degradation
  • social inequality
  • indigenous cultures
  • balanced opinion
  • unique value
  • human progress
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