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heliocentric theory
a) idea that the sun is the center of the universe
b) idea that the Earth is the center of the universe
c) idea that helium balloons make parties better
d) idea that the moon is the center of the universe

geocentric theory
a) idea that the Earth is the center of the universe
b) idea that the sun is the center of the universe
c) idea that the moon is the center of the universe
d) idea that geology is the most important of all sciences

This scientist was tried and imprisoned for teaching the heliocentric theory.
a) Aristotle
b) Galileo
c) Leornardo da Vinci
d) Isaac Newton

This scientist is know for his theories on gravity.
a) Isaac Newton
b) Copernicus
c) Galileo
d) Ptolemy

a time of great change
a) revolution
b) reproduction
c) reprehensible
d) ramification

process that scientists use to test hypotheses and reach conclusions
a) scientific method
b) scientific revolution
c) scientific reasoning
d) scientific homework

anatomy
a) the study of the human body.
b) the study of plants and animals
c) the study of chemicals
d) the study of the center of the earth

the organization which punished Galileo for the heliocentric theory.
a) Catholic Church
b) Protestant Church
c) Islamic Church
d) Jewish Church

heresy
a) teachings that go against the church
b) teachings that reinforce church doctorine
c) teachings that are support the church
d) teachings that align with the church

Scientists conduct these to arrive at conclusions or test theories.
a) experiments
b) conclusions
c) data
d) exams

The place from where medieval theories of science orginated.
a) Ancient Greece
b) Ancient China
c) Ancient Egypt
d) Ancient Mesopotamia

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