CHAPTER 1

What was Aristotle’s view of the Cosmos? p 3

Aristotle’s view did not account for what observation? p 3

What major change did Copernicus introduce in 1543? P3

Will Einstein’s theories ever be revised? P 8

What is particle physics? P 8

How was the big bang different than a conventional explosion? P 8..

When did the big ban theory become dominant? P 9

Did you know that Lemaitre, one of the main originators of the big bang theory was a priest? P 9

What is one of the greatest challenges to the big bang theory? P

How likely does the author think that extraterrestrial life is? P 9

How is matter distributed? P 9, 11+

The shining stars represent less than ______% of all matter? P 12

Where does the book get its name? P11,12

Are atoms complicated? p 14

There was a problem because protons seemed to be complicated, the discovery of _______ saved the day, and simplified the picture once again. P 16.

Does the Catholic Church officially oppose the big bang theory? P 17