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Quiz: Geocentric and Heliocentric theory
Test your knowledge about these two models of the universe with this useful and educational quiz based on twelve questions. If you haven't seen our lesson about geocentric and heliocentric model of the universe yet, we recommend to review it, so you can figure it out easily.
1) This image shows a ____________ model of the universe.
2) Who postulated a geocentric model using epicycles, deferents and equants?
3) According to Copernicus, the reason we see the Sun rising in the East and setting in the West is due to __________.
4) This image shows a ____________ model of the universe.
5) Which correctly lists two scientists who supported the heliocentric model of the universe?
6) In the model proposed by Copernicus, how many planets revolved around the Earth?
7) Galileo discovered the four largest moons of Saturn, now known as the Galilean satellites.
8) Who discovered that the orbits of the planets are elliptical and not circular?
9) The first person to use a telescope for astronomy was ____________.
10) The Earth travels fastest in its orbit in January, when it is the closest to the Sun. This can be understood through an application of ________.
11) Galileo found Venus went through the entire phase cycle, proving that Venus orbited the Sun.
12) Who was put on trial by the Catholic Inquisition for promoting heliocentric theory?
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