Practice Important scientists and their contributions - 4.1 | 1. A Period of Transition | ICSE Class 8 History
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Question 1

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Who proposed the heliocentric theory?

💡 Hint: Think about the scientist whose work focused on the Sun.

Question 2

Easy

What did Galileo use to observe planets?

💡 Hint: This is an invention that enhances vision.

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Question 1

Who developed the laws of motion?

  • Nicolaus Copernicus
  • Galileo Galilei
  • Isaac Newton
  • William Harvey

💡 Hint: He is credited with gravity too!

Question 2

True or False: Galileo supported the idea of a geocentric universe.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what he observed through the telescope.

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Question 1

Discuss how Copernicus' heliocentric theory set the stage for future scientific discoveries. Provide at least three examples of what followed in the wake of this theory.

💡 Hint: Think about how each discovery built on the last.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of William Harvey's discovery of blood circulation on modern medicine. How did it influence surgical practices?

💡 Hint: Consider how knowing the circulatory system helped in surgeries.

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