Who was? Galileo

Galileo Galilei, born in 1564, was an Italian astronomer and mathematician who initially studied medicine but shifted to mathematics. He gained recognition for his work on motion and centers of gravity. In 1609, he built a telescope, discovering Jupiter's moons and Saturn's shape. His support for Copernican theory led to conflict with the church, resulting in house arrest. Despite this, he continued his studies until his death in 1642.

What was Galileo's initial field of study before he switched to mathematics?

• Astronomy

• Medicine

• Physics

• Engineering

What significant invention did Galileo replicate in 1609?

• Telescope

• Thermometer

• Microscope

• Barometer

Which celestial bodies did Galileo discover with his telescope?

• Moons of Mars

• Rings of Saturn

• Asteroids

• Moons of Jupiter

What theory did Galileo's observations support, leading to conflict with the Church?

• Steady State theory

• Flat Earth theory

• Heliocentric theory

• Geocentric theory

What was the outcome of Galileo's trial by the Roman Inquisition?

• He was exiled

• He was placed under house arrest

• He was executed

• He was imprisoned