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1
The heliocentric theory, sun-centered universe, was
developed
by Galileo.
False
True
2
The heliocentric theory challenged the ___________.
geocentric theory
mathematical theories
political scientists
observed patterns
3
The heliocentric, or sun-centered, theory was proposed by
Nicolaus Copernicus
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
Francis Bacon
4
The geocentric theory & Ptolemaic system states that the earth is in the center of the universe.
True
False
5
What was the law of universal gravitation?
All physical objects are affected equally by the same forces.
The earth and other planets revolve around the sun.
Celestial objects revolve around the earth in a perfect circle
The world consists of 4 elements-earth,air, fire, and water.
6
The ______________________ is a logical procedure for gathering and testing ideas.
Scientific Revolution
scientific theory
scientific method
geocentric theory
7
Andreas Vesalius was noted for his studies of
natural history
animal husbandry
human anatomy
animal society
8
Isaac Newton came up with the idea of the universal law of gravitation.
True
False
9
Galileo observed Jupiter had four moons, sunspots, and mountains on the moon with a telescope.
False
True
10
______________'s teachings contradicted the teachings of the Church & the Bible.
Galileo
Martin Luther
Ptolemy
Aristotle
11
What philosopher was known as the Father of Rationalism and famously said, "I think, therefore I am"?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Galileo
Rene Descartes
12
Who was Robert Boyle?
The founder of the law of the pendulum
The one to prove the earth was round
The father of modern Chemistry
The creator of the laws of gravity
13
Johannes Kepler agreed with Copernicus and Brahe and developed the law of planetary motion.
True
False
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Whose work and research laid the foundation for the scientific method that we still use today?
Francis Bacon
Nicolaus Copernicus
Galileo
Rene Descartes
