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Question 8 • World History

During the Scientific Revolution, both Copernicus and Galileo

Answer
A
opposed the study of the sun, moon, and stars because it was considered heresy.
B
supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church.
C
supported the geocentric theory in opposition to the beliefs of most Christians at the time.
D
opposed a new theory of the universe related to the motion of Earth and other planets.

Explanation

Copernicus and Galileo both supported heliocentrism, the theory that Earth and the other planets orbit the sun. This challenged the geocentric view, which placed Earth at the center and was supported by Church teaching at the time. Therefore, choice A is correct: they supported a theory that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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