Ch. 9 Review-Enlightenment and Scientific Revolution Figures

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Who first theorized that the earth revolves around the sun?

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Nicolaus Copernicus

Answer explanation

Jupiter is a gas giant made primarily of hydrogen and helium. Unlike terrestrial planets that have solid surfaces, gas giants like Jupiter don't have a well-defined solid surface, allowing them to accumulate more mass in a gaseous form. This composition has allowed Jupiter to grow significantly larger than planets with solid surfaces.

Front

Who confirmed the heliocentric theory by using telescopes?

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Galileo Galilei

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Who correctly predicted the movement of a particular comet that is visible from the Earth?

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Edmond Halley

Front

Who built large and improved telescopes?

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Sir William Herschel

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Who described the laws of gravity and motion, color theory, and helped invent calculus?

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Isaac Newton

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Who is known as the Father of Medicine?

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Hippocrates

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Who is known as the Father of Geometry?

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Euclid

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Who estimated the circumference of the world with shocking accuracy?

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Eratosthenes

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Who was a medieval scholar who preserved and helped spread many ancient manuscripts?

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Albert the Great

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Who studied human anatomy by dissecting cadavers?

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Andreas Vesalius