Daily Review: Ch. 22

Which of the following best describes the heliocentric theory?

• The Earth is the center of the Universe.

• The Sun is the center of the Universe.

• The Moon orbits the Earth.

• The planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths.

How does Newton's law of gravity contribute to science?

• It describes the motion of planets around the sun.

• It explains why objects fall to the ground.

• It calculates the speed of light.

• It defines the chemical properties of elements.

What event in the mid-1500s marked a new way of thinking in science, challenging the ideas of ancient thinkers and the church?

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Scientific Revolution

• The Renaissance

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the new way of thinking during the Scientific Revolution?

• Emphasis on experimentation

• Rejection of all religious ideas

• Careful observation

• Willingness to question accepted beliefs

Who created the heliocentric theory in the 1500s?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Galileo Galilei

• Johannes Kepler

• Isaac Newton

Why did Nicolaus Copernicus believe his heliocentric theory would be rejected?

• It was too complex to understand

• It contradicted religious ideals

• It lacked mathematical proof

• It was supported by many scientists

Which scientist demonstrated that Copernicus's basic ideas were true?

• Johannes Kepler

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

What significant tool did Galileo Galilei build in 1609 to study the heavens?

• Microscope

• Telescope

• Barometer

• Compass

What was the reaction of the Catholic Church when Galileo supported Copernicus's ideas in 1616?

• The Church supported him

• The Church ignored his findings

• The Church warned him not to support Copernicus's ideas

• The Church honored him with an award

How did Galileo avoid torture in 1633?

• By escaping from the court

• By forcibly confessing that Copernicus was wrong

• By proving his theories were correct

• By denying all his previous work