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  • 5. Galileo was amazed by what he could see with his _____.
    telescope
  • 2. The Earth ____ around the sun.
    revolves
  • 4. Galileo ____ and he grew.
    thrived
  • to grow or develop successfully
    thrive
  • 7. Galileo was _____, and they admitted that he was probably right.
    pardoned
  • to believe something may not be true
    doubt
  • A device built to observe distant objects by making them appear closer
    telescope
  • A scientist who studies the stars and other objects in the sky
    astronomer
  • to succeed in doing something
    accomplished
  • legal forgiveness of a crime
    pardon
  • 1. People did not ____ that the Earth was the center of the universe.
    doubt
  • custom that has been handed down
    tradition
  • to move around something in a path similar to a circle
    revolve
  • to motivate, guide, or influence; to give hope and courage.
    inspire
  • 8. Then one day Galileo heard about a new ____ for seeing things far, far away.
    instrument
  • 9. An _____ is a scientist that studies the stars and other objects in the sky.
    astronomer
  • 10. What did Galileo _____ in his life?
    accomplish
  • a tool or device used for a particular purpose
    instrument
  • 3. They no longer follow the ____ of their ancestors.
    traditions
  • 6.People read Galileo's book, and they became ____.
    inspired