Some Intellectuals And Their Revolutionary Ideas (Nicolaus Copernicus)

Question 1

He is one of the Renaissance men, particularly in the field of science.

Answer 1

Nicolaus Copernicus

Question 2

His ideas were an example of what is presently called as

Answer 2

Thought Experiment

Question 3

After Nicolaus finished his doctorate, he was appointed in Poland at the?

Answer 3

Frombork cathedral

Question 4

After Nicolaus finished his doctorate, he was appointed in Frombork Cathedral in Poland as a?

Answer 4

Canon

Question 5

What is Nicolaus’ Interest?

Answer 5

Astronomy

Question 6

What book did Nicolaus strongly influence to become an astronomer?

Answer 6

Epitome

Question 7

What year Epitome has been published?

Answer 7

1496

Question 8

Who is the author of Epitome?

Answer 8

Johannes Mueller

Question 9

What does the book Epitome contain?

Answer 9

Mueller’s observations of the heavens

Question 10

What is the first book Nicolaus published?

Answer 10

De revolutionibus orbium coelestium
(On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres)

Question 11

What year was the book “De revolution orbium coelestium” published?

Answer 11

1543

Question 12

Copernicus placed the ___ to be the centerpiece of the universe.

Answer 12

Sun

Question 13

What is the greatest problem of Copernicus model?

Answer 13

Position of the Star.