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Document Analysis Worksheet Religion Science
Document Analysis Worksheet Religion Science
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6. List two or more things the document tells you about the author's view of the physical world.
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7. What does the author say about the relationship between religion and science?
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8. How does (or does not) the author address the concerns of Roman Catholic Church officials as
expressed in the Galileo Indictment? _____________________________________________________
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9. How did the author stay out of trouble with church authorities? (of, if the document is by
Galileo: why did he get in trouble with church authorities?) _________________________________
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Based on a worksheet prepared by the National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC.
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