History GCSE
Challenging authority
What Challenging authority means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Challenging authority
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Vesalius proved that Galen had made over 300 errors, encouraging physicians to challenge classical authorities.
Topics that use Challenging authority
- Option 11: c1500–c1700: The Medical Renaissance in England - 2 Approaches to prevention and treatment (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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