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Galileo defends Copernicism
  • 1. Who is known for defending Copernicism?
A) Einstein
B) Newton
C) Aristotle
D) Galileo
  • 2. Which astronomer proposed the heliocentric model?
A) Ptolemy
B) Copernicus
C) Galileo
D) Kepler
  • 3. What is the premise of the Copernican model of the solar system?
A) Earth and other planets revolve around the sun
B) The stars revolve around Earth
C) The moon is larger than the sun
D) The sun revolves around Earth
  • 4. What punishment did Galileo face for defending Copernicism?
A) Fine
B) House arrest
C) Execution
D) Exile
  • 5. What was Galileo's full name?
A) Galileo Newton
B) Galileo Copernicus
C) Galileo Galilei
D) Galileo Kepler
  • 6. Which instrument did Galileo use to make his astronomical observations?
A) Ruler
B) Microscope
C) Telescope
D) Binoculars
  • 7. What year did Galileo publish his work defending Copernicism?
A) 1776
B) 1632
C) 1492
D) 1969
  • 8. What was the name of Galileo's daughter who became a nun?
A) Sophia Galilei
B) Isabella Kepler
C) Anna Copernicus
D) Maria Celeste
  • 9. In which city was Galileo put on trial for heresy for defending Copernicism?
A) Rome
B) Florence
C) Venice
D) Paris
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