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1. what new scientific truths does galileo claim to have discovered?

1. according to galileo, how did people respond to his new theories? what evidence did these people use to reject galileo’s ideas?

1. why do you think galileo encountered such strong resistance to his new ideas?

on the chart below, pick the best representation of how you feel about the scientific revolution after the lesson/notes today…

1 i don’t understand it at all yet and need help
2 i don’t understand all of it yet and need help
3 i think i understand and feel like i can answer questions on the topic by myself
4 i understand and could even explain it to others if needed

tell us why you feel that way (areas of confusion, questions, concerns, etc.)

Explanation:

Question 5

Galileo claimed to have discovered several new scientific truths, primarily related to astronomy. Using his telescope, he observed that the Moon has a rugged, mountainous surface (contradicting the idea of a perfect celestial sphere), that Jupiter has moons orbiting it (showing that not all celestial bodies orbit Earth), and that Venus goes through phases similar to the Moon (supporting the heliocentric model, as this is consistent with Venus orbiting the Sun). He also observed sunspots, challenging the notion of the Sun's perfection.

According to Galileo, many people, especially those who adhered to the traditional Aristotelian - Ptolemaic worldview (including some religious authorities and scholars), responded negatively to his new theories. They rejected his ideas. The evidence they used to reject his ideas included relying on traditional philosophical and religious teachings (such as the idea that Earth was the center of the universe as per religious and ancient philosophical beliefs), and some refused to even look through his telescope, dismissing his observations as illusions or tricks of the instrument.

Galileo encountered strong resistance for several reasons. His ideas contradicted the long - held geocentric model which was deeply intertwined with religious doctrine (the Catholic Church's teachings at the time supported geocentrism as it was seen to align with biblical interpretations). The traditional academic establishment, which was based on Aristotelian philosophy, also resisted because his ideas challenged their established knowledge and authority. Additionally, the concept of a heliocentric universe was a radical departure from the accepted worldview, causing fear and uncertainty among those who were used to the old order.

Answer:

Galileo claimed to have discovered that the Moon has a non - perfect (mountainous) surface, Jupiter has moons, Venus has phases (supporting heliocentricity), and sunspots exist.

Question 6