Social Studies Review- Scientists

Who proposed the heliocentric theory, challenging the geocentric model and suggesting that the Sun is at the center of the solar system?

• Kepler

• Tycho Brahe

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

Who built advanced instruments for observing the positions of celestial bodies and amassed a wealth of accurate data, though he still supported the geocentric theory?

• Galileo

• Copernicus

• Ptolemy

• Tycho Brahe

He studied the stars and developed the Heliocentric Model of the universe. which states; that stated that the Sun, not the Earth. was the center of the Universe.

• Copernicus

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Ptolemy

Which scientist is known for his experiments and observations that supported the heliocentric theory, despite facing opposition from the church?

• Ptolemy

• Aristotle

• Galileo

• Kepler

Which term refers to ancient thinkers who pondered questions about life, knowledge, and ethics?

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Philosophers

• Astronomers

What idea proposed that the Earth was the center of the universe and all celestial bodies, including the Sun, revolved around it?

• Heliocentric Theory

• Philosphers

• Geocentric Theory

• Astronomers

Which concept suggests that the Sun is at the center of the solar system, with planets, including Earth, orbiting around it?

• Geocentric Theory

• Heliocentric Theory

• Philosophers

• Astronomers

Which philosopher believed that the Earth was the center of the universe and the planets, stars and sun rotated around it?

• Kepler

• Galileo

• Aristotle

• Copernicus

Who correctly defined the planets' orbits?

• Copernicus

• Kepler

• Tycho Brahe

• Galileo

Who was the ancient astronomer and mathematician who developed the geocentric model of the universe, placing the Earth at the center?

• Aristotle

• Galileo

• Ptolemy

• Copernicus