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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Scientific Revolution

Question 2 • World History Since 1450, VIA Fall 2026, ajones5@sdale.org

Which statement describes the heliocentric theory, as stated by Copernicus?

Answer
A
The moon was at the center of the universe.
B
The stars were at the center of the universe.
C
The Earth was at the center of the universe.
D
The Sun was at the center of the universe.

Explanation

Heliocentric means “Sun-centered.” Copernicus’s theory placed the Sun at the center of the universe, with Earth and the other planets moving around it. Therefore, “The Sun was at the center of the universe” is correct.

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