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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Scientific Revolution

Question 5 • World History Since 1450, VIA Fall 2026, ajones5@sdale.org

Why does Galileo believe God approves of his discoveries?

Answer
A
God does not want Galileo to believe in him.
B
God created the stars, so he created astronomy.
C
God showed Galileo the workings of the universe.
D
God gave humanity the ability to make such discoveries.

Explanation

Galileo believes that human reason and the ability to investigate nature are gifts from God. By using those abilities to make discoveries, people are using what God gave them, so Galileo sees his work as compatible with God’s approval. The correct choice is “God gave humanity the ability to make such discoveries.”

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