History of Astronomy

History of Astronomy

Think about this: How have ideas about the solar system and our place in it changed?

Multiple Choice

Which of these did the Egyptians develop?

• A map of the sun.

• A calendar based on the sun.

• A map of the moon.

• A calendar based on the moon.

Multiple Choice

How long ago was 400 BC?

• 400 years ago.

• 2422 years ago.

• 1622 years ago.

Multiple Choice

Which of these correctly describes "geocentric" theory?

• The earth is at the center of the universe. Everything else orbits around Earth.

• Earth and the other planets in our solar system orbit around the sun.

Multiple Choice

What type of place was Baghdad's "House of Wisdom?"

• A place for government officials to meet.

• A community forum.

• A library.

• A market.

Multiple Choice

Which of these correctly describes "heliocentric" theory?

• The earth is at the center of the universe. Everything else orbits around Earth.

• Earth and the other planets in our solar system orbit around the sun.

Write your answer in the space provided in your notes.

In the space provided, describe why Tycho's family didn't like Kepler.

Multiple Choice

Kepler determined the shapes of planetary orbits to be...

• Circles

• Ellipses

• Triangles

• Spirals

Multiple Choice

TRUE or FALSE: Planets move faster in their orbits when they are far away from the sun and slower when they are closer.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Kepler's unanswered question:

What keeps planets in their orbits?

Multiple Select

Which objects did Galileo observe with a telescope (check all that apply)?

• Jupiter's moons

• Pluto

• Earth's moon

• Venus

• Andromeda

Open Ended

a) If you had to choose a most important discovery in the history of astronomy, what would it be?

b) Give a reason for your answer.