Review Game Zone
Flash Cards
(current)
Games
Teachers
Search
Early Astronomy
Test Description: Astronomy and early thoughts
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What Greek astronomer originally proposed the geocentric model?
A
DBischof
B
Galileo
C
Aristotle
D
Newton
2) Why was Capernicus and his book so important?
A
It challenged the Geocentric Model, saying the sun was at the center
B
It lead to the Geocentric model being believed.
C
It was widely read and loved
3) Why did Capernicus escape prosecution from the church?
A
His book was great so the church adopted it.
B
He ran away to England.
C
He died with nobody really reading the book.
4) Why would you say the Geocentric model was correct during the time it was introduced and adopted?
A
We only could prove what we see. So it was logical to see the stars moving and the sun.
B
It was loved because the Earth was flat.
C
It did not make sense. We all know the sun is in the center.
5) How did Galileo first challenge Aristotle?
A
He simply said he was wrong and told everyone he was right.
B
Galileo debated Aristotle on TV
C
He first said that Aristotle was a great man but was clueless.
D
He challenged his theory on gravity and 2 objects with different weights being dropped at the same time would hit together.
6) Why was Galileo so threatening to the church and other scholars?
A
They were not afraid. They just said Galileo be quiet.
B
His theory would mean the church could be wrong and if wrong admitting it may put doubt in the minds of people.
C
He was too smart so smart people are dangerous
7) What was the first telescope called in Holland before Galileo made one?
A
Binoculars
B
Scope
C
Spy Glass
8) Why in both the helio and geocentric models is Saturn our farthest planet?
A
That is as far as they could see.
B
Because Pluto was not a planet
C
Mars was the farthest planet not Saturn
9) What did Galileo see around Jupiter?
A
Rings
B
Mr. Bischof's bald spot
C
4 Moons
D
Space Junk
10) Kepler was an astronomer who developed what to help with planet revolution?
A
An perfect circle pattern
B
Elliptical patterns around the sun
C
Moon rotation
11) Who developed the geo-helio centric model?
A
Capernicus
B
Kepler
C
Brahe
12) Who used Galileo's ideas for the laws of gravity?
A
Brahe
B
Newton
C
Capernicus
13) How was Galileo treated during his trial?
A
He was proven innocent.
B
He proved he was correct, so they believed him.
C
Unfairly. Put under house arrest for speaking the truth
14) Why was Galileo's death tragic yet great for science?
A
He died poor so it was sad.
B
His book was great so the church adopted it.
C
Before he died, he kept writing and had his work published which led to many new discoveries.
15) What was Galileo's big mistake in the movie?
A
Signing an order to not write books about his beliefs.
B
He should of stayed in Holland.
C
He kept saying he was right
*select an answer for all questions
Check Results & Get Answers
Play Games with the Questions Above
Teachers: Create FREE classroom games with your questions
Click for more info!
©2007-2024
ReviewGameZone.com
|
About
|
Privacy
|
Contact
|
Terms
|
Site Map
WAIT! Find what you needed?
×
Still Looking for the Answers?
Have Another Question?
Play a Review Game with These Questions?
Want to Make Your Own Test Like This One?