Galileo primarily investigated and supported the model of heliocentrism by using the telescope to make observations about the solar system. He made significant discoveries, such as the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus, which provided strong evidence for the heliocentric model proposed by Copernicus.
How did Galileo investigate and prove the model of heliocentrism correct?(1 point)
He used biblical teachings to prove the model of heliocentrism correct.
He used biblical teachings to prove the model of heliocentrism correct.
He used the telescope to make observations about the solar system.
He used the telescope to make observations about the solar system.
He improved on the sextant and quadrant to determine the movements of planets.
He improved on the sextant and quadrant to determine the movements of planets.
He only used mathematical calculations to prove the model of heliocentrism correct.
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Which explanation of Portugal’s ability to become Europe’s first maritime empire is most accurate?(1 point)
Responses
The monarchs of Portugal funded exploration onto land-based trade routes.
The monarchs of Portugal funded exploration onto land-based trade routes.
Portugal was the most wealthy power in Europe.
Portugal was the most wealthy power in Europe.
Because Portugal is located in the West of Europe, it did not interact with Islamic Caliphates as much as other powers in Europe.
Because Portugal is located in the West of Europe, it did not interact with Islamic Caliphates as much as other powers in Europe.
A wealthy Portuguese prince brought together a team of experts to develop technology that allowed Portugal to expand overseas.
Responses
The monarchs of Portugal funded exploration onto land-based trade routes.
The monarchs of Portugal funded exploration onto land-based trade routes.
Portugal was the most wealthy power in Europe.
Portugal was the most wealthy power in Europe.
Because Portugal is located in the West of Europe, it did not interact with Islamic Caliphates as much as other powers in Europe.
Because Portugal is located in the West of Europe, it did not interact with Islamic Caliphates as much as other powers in Europe.
A wealthy Portuguese prince brought together a team of experts to develop technology that allowed Portugal to expand overseas.