Galileo Galilei (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who became Galileo's patron when he secured a prestigious court position in 1610?
Who became Galileo's patron when he secured a prestigious court position in 1610?
Cosimo de' Medici, Duke of Tuscany
What subject did Galileo initially study when he enrolled at the University of Pisa in 1581?
What subject did Galileo initially study when he enrolled at the University of Pisa in 1581?
Medicine
In what year did Galileo write to Johannes Kepler expressing his debt to Copernicus?
In what year did Galileo write to Johannes Kepler expressing his debt to Copernicus?
1597
Which character in the Dialogue represented Galileo's own Copernican position?
Which character in the Dialogue represented Galileo's own Copernican position?
Salviati
In which 1610 work did Galileo present his revolutionary telescope observations?
In which 1610 work did Galileo present his revolutionary telescope observations?
Siderius Nuncius (Starry Messenger)
What did Galileo propose about acceleration and speed in free fall?
What did Galileo propose about acceleration and speed in free fall?
It is constant for all bodies
In what year was Galileo found guilty of heresy by the Inquisition?
In what year was Galileo found guilty of heresy by the Inquisition?
1633
In what language did Galileo publish his major works, rather than the traditional Latin?
In what language did Galileo publish his major works, rather than the traditional Latin?
Italian
Which 1616 work brought Galileo into conflict with Church authorities over heliocentrism?
Which 1616 work brought Galileo into conflict with Church authorities over heliocentrism?
Discourse on the Tides
When was the ban on printing Galileo's works lifted, though the Dialogue remained prohibited?
When was the ban on printing Galileo's works lifted, though the Dialogue remained prohibited?
1718