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1 According to the passage, what was Copernicus’ belief?

The Earth did not move.
The sun moved around the Earth.
✔ The Earth moved around the sun.
The Earth was at the center of the universe.

2 Why did people disagree with Copernicus’ idea?

✔ It was against their religion.
It was against the law.
He was not a scientist.
The Pop did not like him.

3 How did Galileo get punished after he wrote about his study?

He had to spend the rest of his life in jail.
✔ He could not leave his house for the rest of his life.

He left his house and could not come back.
He could not write his book during his lifetime.

4 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Galileo was an Italian scientist.
Copernicus lived in the 16th century.
✔ Copernicus got punished by the Pope.
Galileo agreed with Copernicus’ idea.

Visualize the Text

Complete the map with the words from the passage.
Copernicus & Galileo

Most people Copernicus Galileo showed Galileo was
thought the thought the that the Earth was punished and

traveled around moved and up his
the Earth around the sun. wrote a book work.
about his study.

Unit 2 Astronomy 107