Exploring Galileo's Discoveries

What did Galileo observe about the moon that contradicted the Church's beliefs?

• It had a perfectly smooth surface

• It was made of cheese

• It was glowing

• It was covered in craters and mountains

What did Galileo discover about the Sun?

• It was flat

• It was covered in sunspots

• It was the smallest star

• It was made of water

Why was the Catholic Church upset with Galileo?

• He claimed the moon was made of green cheese

• His findings contradicted their beliefs

• He refused to go to church

• He said the Sun was not important

What did Galileo believe was at the center of our solar system?

• Mars

• The Earth

• The Moon

• The Sun

What punishment did the Catholic Church give to Galileo?

• He was sent to the moon

• He was given a medal

• He was made a bishop

• He was put under house arrest

What famous work did Galileo write while under house arrest?

• The Starry Messenger

• Two New Sciences

• The Galileo Affair

• The Solar System

When did Galileo die?

• 1700s

• 1600s

• 1500s

• 1800s

What was Galileo's contribution to science?

• Writing novels

• Inventing the telescope

• Discovering gravity

• Proving many of his theories

What did Galileo use to observe the moon?

• A telescope

• Binoculars

• A microscope

• His eyes

What did Galileo find on the Sun?

• Aliens

• A flag

• Sunspots

• Water