Assignment

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Galileo Document Based Questions

Directions: Analyze the primary source documents on Galileo to answer the questions below.

Document A
1. When was this document written?


2. According to Galileo, why do some people think his teachings are heretical?




3. How does Galileo defend himself against these charges?




Document C
4. At the end of Galileos trial, what was the Catholic Churchs position on the heliocentric theory?




5. List 2 reasons that the Church gave for declaring Galileo was a heretic:

a.

b.


Document D
6. When was this article written?



7. Why did Pope John Paul say the Churchs treatment of Galileo was wrong?




8. Why do you think it was easier for the church today to agree with Galileo than it was in 1633?







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Make a Judgment!

Directions: Imagine you are a judge at Galileos trial. Using direct evidence from the three sources
youve just read, decide if you think Galileo was a heretic or not. Defend your position below. You must
give 2 reasons to support your opinion and a direct quote from the readings to support each reason. All
answers must be in complete sentences.


Galileo ______________________ was/was not a heretic because

Reason 1:






Quote from a document to support your reason:







Reason 2:







Quote from a document to support your reason: