In which year
did Copernicus die?
1543
What was the main
opposition to Copernicus' heliocentric theory?
Geocentric model
Which
city did Copernicus move to for his studies in Italy?
Bologna
What
profession did Copernicus NOT practice?
Blacksmith
Which
field did Copernicus NOT contribute to?
Botany
What was the name of
Copernicus' uncle who influenced his education?
Lucas Watzenrode
When was
Nicolaus Copernicus born?
February 19, 1473
Where
did Copernicus die?
Frombork
What is
the title of Copernicus' most important work?
De revolutionibus orbium coelestium
Which university did Copernicus
first attend?
University of Krakow
What was Copernicus'
role in the Catholic Church?
Canon
What is
Copernicus best known for?
Heliocentric model of the Solar System
What was the main
idea of the heliocentric model?
The Sun is at the center of the Solar System
In which year
was "De revolutionibus orbium coelestium" published?
1543
Where
was Nicolaus Copernicus born?
Toruń
