Galileo named the moons of Jupiter after the Medicis because ________
A. he wanted to flatter his patrons
B. looking for famous names, he could only think of the Medicis
C. he was in love with a Medici noblewoman
D. it was the custom to name heavenly bodies after living people
E. he was told to do so by the Royal Institute of London
Answer: A
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