Revolutionary Astronomers Review
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Science
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who was born the year Galileo died?
Back
Isaac Newton
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did the Catholic Church condemn astronomers for supporting the heliocentric model?
Back
Because it contradicted the geocentric model in the Bible.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who suggested a heliocentric universe around 250 BC?
Back
Aristarchus.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which astronomer was treated like a rock star?
Back
Tycho Brahe.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why did people in ancient times believe that the Sun revolved around the Earth?
Back
Without technology advancements, it made sense.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the heliocentric model?
Back
A model of the solar system where the Sun is at the center and the planets revolve around it.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the geocentric model?
Back
A model of the universe where the Earth is at the center and all celestial bodies revolve around it.
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