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Who challenged the prevailing belief that Earth was the center of the universe?
Who challenged the prevailing belief that Earth was the center of the universe?
- Nicolaus Copernicus (correct)
- Johannes Kepler
- Galileo Galilei
- Tycho Brahe
What did Nicolaus Copernicus propose that overturned centuries of geocentric thinking?
What did Nicolaus Copernicus propose that overturned centuries of geocentric thinking?
- The Moon was the center of the universe.
- Heliocentrism with the Sun at the center. (correct)
- The Earth was flat.
- Mars was the closest planet to the Sun.
Which scientist determined that the orbits of planets were elliptical and not circular?
Which scientist determined that the orbits of planets were elliptical and not circular?
- Johannes Kepler (correct)
- Isaac Newton
- Tycho Brahe
- Galileo Galilei
What significant concept did Tycho Brahe contribute to despite being ultimately incorrect in his observations?
What significant concept did Tycho Brahe contribute to despite being ultimately incorrect in his observations?
Who used the information gathered by Copernicus and Tycho Brahe to determine that the Sun was actually the center of the universe?
Who used the information gathered by Copernicus and Tycho Brahe to determine that the Sun was actually the center of the universe?
What did Galileo Galilei observe through his telescope?
What did Galileo Galilei observe through his telescope?
What was Galileo's approach to promote the new scientific ideas?
What was Galileo's approach to promote the new scientific ideas?
What did Galileo contribute to the development of the Copernican system?
What did Galileo contribute to the development of the Copernican system?
What was the major question that arose after the theories of Galileo, Kepler, and Copernicus?
What was the major question that arose after the theories of Galileo, Kepler, and Copernicus?
What was Isaac Newton's major contribution to understanding the motion of celestial bodies?
What was Isaac Newton's major contribution to understanding the motion of celestial bodies?
