Starry Messenger/Galileo Galilei and His Discoveries

What did most people believe about the Earth?

• The Earth is flat

• The Earth revolves around the Sun

• The Earth is the center of the universe

• The Earth is a cube

What did Galileo wonder about?

• If the Earth is flat

• If the Earth revolves around the Sun

• If the Moon is made of cheese

• If the stars are alive

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What did Galileo observe with his telescope?

• The movement of the planets

• The color of the stars

• The shape of the Mars

• The sound of the Sun

Why did the church become worried about Galileo?

• He became too popular

• He discovered new planets

• He wrote a book about the stars

• He challenged the Bible and ancient philosophers

What happened to Galileo after he was tried in the Pope's court?

• He was executed

• He was imprisoned for life in his home.

• He was banished from Italy

• He was praised and celebrated

What did the church leaders do more than 300 years later?

• Pardoned Galileo and admitted he was right

• Punished Galileo again

• Ignored Galileo's discoveries

• Banned the study of astronomy

In the city of Pisa a little boy was

born with stars in his eyes.

His parents called him:

• John

• Galileo

• Copernicus

• Mr. Dow

In which city was Galileo born

• Pisa

• Rome

• Shelby

• Milan

What was always on Galileo's mind as a child?

• games

• the moon

• the stars

• music

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Who wanted to see Galileo?

• His family

• The King of Tuscany

• The Pope

• The principal