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Nicolaus Copernicus and the Scientific Revolution

Authored by Doreen Brady

History

8th Grade

Nicolaus Copernicus and the Scientific Revolution
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What was the central claim of Nicolaus Copernicus that contributed to the start of the scientific revolution?

The Earth is the center of the Universe

The Sun is the center of the Universe

The Moon orbits the Earth

The planets have elliptical orbits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which term best describes a person who excels in many different areas, similar to Copernicus?

Polymath

Renaissance man

Specialist

Generalist

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What did Copernicus begin to question as a student?

The movement of the Sun

The teachings of his professors about the Earth

The role of the moon in the solar system

The use of telescopes in astronomy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What theory did Copernicus develop while he was a student?

The Earth revolves around the Sun

The Sun revolves around the Earth

The Earth is flat

The Sun was at the center of the Universe

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What theory did Copernicus explain in his report based on his observations?

Geocentric theory

Quantum theory

Heliocentric theory

Theory of relativity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take Copernicus to write his masterwork on astronomy?

10 years

16 years

20 years

25 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Why was Copernicus hesitant to publish his book on astronomy?

He was waiting for a patent

He was afraid of the controversy it would create

He lost the manuscript

He was waiting for a co-author

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