Ch. 21 The Scientific Revolution

From ancient Greece until the Renaissance, what did most people believe about Earth’s place in the universe?

• They believed Earth was at the center of the universe.

• They believed that the sun was at the center of the universe.

• They believed there wasn’t a center of the universe.

• They believed our solar system was the center of the universe.

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

Earth is the center of the universe.

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

The sun is the center of the universe.

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

The planets, stars, and sun revolve around planet Earth.

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

Earth is in motion, revolving around the sun.

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

The planets, including Earth, and the stars revolve around the sun.

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

Earth is not in motion but fixed in the center of the universe.

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

Geocentric or Heliocentric?

• Geocentric

• Heliocentric

What was the most significant discovery that occurred as a result of Galileo’s interest in the telescope?

• He learned how to grind lenses and make his own telescopes.

• He eventually saw that the planets revolved around the sun

• He discovered stars that nobody else had ever seen.

• He earned a living by making telescopes for Venice merchants.