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