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