The Copernicus Crisis and Heliocentrism Quiz

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What was one of the first things Galileo discovered using his new telescope?

The moons of Jupiter (correct)

The craters and mountains on the moon

The rings of Saturn

The phases of Venus

How did Galileo's observations of the planet Venus contradict the geocentric theory?

Venus was much closer to the Earth than previously thought

Venus had its own moons orbiting it, just like Jupiter

Venus exhibited phases like the moon, which could only be explained by it orbiting the sun (correct)

Venus did not exhibit any phases at all, remaining a full circle

What was Galileo's reaction when the Pope requested that he include geocentric arguments in his book?

Galileo refused the Pope's request and only included heliocentric arguments

Galileo included the geocentric arguments but put them in the mouth of a character he called a 'simpleton' (correct)

Galileo ignored the Pope's request and published his book without any geocentric arguments

Galileo gladly complied and included balanced arguments for both models

What was the ultimate consequence for Galileo's steadfast support of the heliocentric model?

Galileo was placed under house arrest for the rest of his life Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Galileo publishing 'The Starry Messenger' in 1610?

It was the first scientific paper ever published Signup and view all the answers

Who came up with the concept of heliocentrism in 1543?

Copernicus Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Roman Catholic Church in crisis at the dawn of the 17th century?

Because the Protestant Reformation was gaining ground Signup and view all the answers

What did Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe do regarding heliocentrism?

They expanded upon it Signup and view all the answers

How did the Catholic Church react to heliocentrism initially?

They tried to suppress it Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Church find comfort even when unable to silence heliocentrism proponents?

No one could disprove heliocentrism Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Galileo's experiment from the observation of the feather and apple?

Galileo separated factors to focus on shape rather than weight. Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo conclude about why apples and feathers fall at different speeds?

Due to their shape Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the first recorded scientific experiments in history?

Galileo's Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment Signup and view all the answers

What did Galileo's experiment with lead and cork balls demonstrate?

Shape, not weight, affects how fast objects fall. Signup and view all the answers

How did Galileo's advancement in telescope technology impact his research?

Allowed him to observe orbiting heavenly bodies. Signup and view all the answers

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