Johannes Kepler/S Test
This test is going to be based on the 'Johannes Kepler ASB Facebook Page' to see how much you know about this Renaissance astronomer. Wish you all a Good luck :)
- 1.
When and where was Johannes Kepler born?
- A.
December 21 / 1587 in Netherland
- B.
December 27 / 1571 in Germany
Correct Answer
B. December 27 / 1571 in Germany -
- 2.
How did Kepler first became interested in astronomy and science?
- A.
It was his favorite subject at school
- B.
He loved looking at stars
- C.
He loved to read books based on someone else's discoveries
Correct Answer
B. He loved looking at stars -
- 3.
At the age of seven, Kepler first attended a German and _____ School in Leonberg, Germany. Choose your best answer CountupLong("now",2,10);
- A.
An English
- B.
Latin
- C.
Dutch
Correct Answer
B. Latin -
- 4.
Did Kepler first learnt the heliocentric system based on Copernicus's theory?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
In 1594, what was Kepler's goal when he went to Graz, Austria?
- A.
He wanted to buy something for his mother
- B.
He wanted to be a mathematician
- C.
He wanted to meet his college friends
Correct Answer
B. He wanted to be a mathematician -
- 6.
Barbara Muehleck and Kepler had two daughters named Susanna and Marie.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
In 1600, Kepler became an assistant of _____ _____ at the age of 29.
- A.
Nicolo Copernicus
- B.
Issac Newton
- C.
Tycho Brahe
- D.
He is no one's assistant. He worked individually
Correct Answer
C. Tycho Brahe -
- 8.
The first law stated that the orbit of each planet is an _______.
Correct Answer
ellipse
oval - 9.
Do nearer or further planets moved faster around the sun.
- A.
Venus moved faster
- B.
Jupiter moved faster
- C.
All planets moved the same speed
Correct Answer
A. Venus moved faster -
- 10.
At the age of 59, Kepler was killed by a thief and passed away after his journey from Zagan, Poland.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 11.
According to Question 11, how did Kepler died during his way back?
- A.
He got ill and died
- B.
It was still a mystery
- C.
There was a plane crash during his way back to Poland
Correct Answer
A. He got ill and died -
- 12.
Which era of the chronology was Kepler born in?
- A.
The Middle Ages
- B.
Age of Enlightments
- C.
Renaissance
Correct Answer
C. Renaissance -
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