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In time, however, Copernicus's work became more accepted. Subsequent scientists and mathematicians such as Brahe, Kepler, and Newton took Copernicus's work as a starting point and used it to uncover further truths about the laws of celestial mechanics.
The most important aspect of Copernicus' work is that it forever changed the place of man in the cosmos. With Copernicus' work, man could no longer take that premier position that the theologians had immodestly assigned him. This was the first but certainly not the last time in which man would have to accept his position as a mere part of the universe, not at the centre of
it.
1) What was the impact of Copernicus's work on understanding man's place in the universe?
A. It showed that man was superior to all other creatures.
B. It forced humans to accept a humbler position in the universe.C. It had no significant impact on the understanding of man's place.
D. It reinforced the idea that man was at the center of the cosmos.
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2) What was the main theory about the universe before Copernicus?
A. The earth revolves around the sun.
B. The universe is at the center of the earth.
C. The earth is situated at the center of the universe.
D. The earth is near the universe.
3) What was the most important aspect of Copernicus's work?
A. It altered the position of man in the cosmos.B. It led to the development of new scientific theories.
C. It provided a new model of the cosmos.
D. It challenged the accepted beliefs of the time.
4) What was the consequence for Galileo and Bruno for supporting Copernicus's theory?
A. They were imprisoned and executed.
B. They became more famous.
C. They were rewarded with a telescope.
D. They both suffered from capital punishment.
5) Why did Ptolemy's theory appeal to human nature?
A. because it was supported by scientific evidence
B. because it explained the movement of the stars
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