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