Theories of the universe

Geocentrism is the theory that says that the Earth is the centre of the universe. 

• True
• False

Heliocentrism is the theory that says that the Moon is the centre of the universe. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In the 16^th century, the church agreed with geocentrism. 

• True
• False

Nicolaus Copernicus proposed that all planets orbited and revolved around the sun.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

He never published his thoughts because he feared the church.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Galileo Galilei agreed with Copernicus. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Galileo convinced the church of the truth in heliocentrism. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Galileo was pardoned in the 20^th century.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7