The discovery of evolutionary principles first took place in western Europe, made possible by
A) advances in scientific thinking that began in the 18th century
B) understanding by Christians that there was a recent origin of life on earth
C) the cohesive theory formulated by Arabs, Indians, and Chinese that species were continuously changing
D) advances in scientific thinking that date back to the 16th century.
E) the central importance placed on evolution by physical anthropologists.

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Advances in scientific thinking that date back to the 16th century, such as the Scientific Revolution, laid the groundwork for the development of evolutionary principles in western Europe.

The Discovery of Evolutionary Principles First Took Place in Western