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What did Galileo Galilei observe using his telescope?
What did Galileo Galilei observe using his telescope?
- Jupiter had four moons and the sun had dark spots (correct)
- The planets moved in perfect circles
- The earth was the center of the universe
- The moon and stars were made of a pure, perfect substance
Kepler's laws showed that the planets must revolve around the sun in ______ orbits instead of circles
Kepler's laws showed that the planets must revolve around the sun in ______ orbits instead of circles
elliptical
What did Jenner discover was a safer alternative to inoculation with smallpox germs?
What did Jenner discover was a safer alternative to inoculation with smallpox germs?
Inoculation with germs from a cattle disease called cowpox.
The Catholic Church warned Galileo not to defend the ideas of ______.
The Catholic Church warned Galileo not to defend the ideas of ______.
Using ______ reasoning, scientists start with a theory and test the theory with experiments and observations
Using ______ reasoning, scientists start with a theory and test the theory with experiments and observations
In the 18th century, authors began writing lengthy works of prose fiction known as ______
In the 18th century, authors began writing lengthy works of prose fiction known as ______
Adam Smith believed that individuals acting in their own self-interest created economic progress. Smith advocated the end of a system popular in Europe in the 1600s and 1700s known as ______.
Adam Smith believed that individuals acting in their own self-interest created economic progress. Smith advocated the end of a system popular in Europe in the 1600s and 1700s known as ______.
What did Galileo publish in 1632?
What did Galileo publish in 1632?
