Copernicus Proposed His Theory Because

question 3

Multiple Choice

Copernicus proposed his theory because

• A) Ptolemy's theory was based on discredited religious myths.
• B) the predictions of Ptolemy's theory disagreed with the observed data.
• C) he sought a more comprehensive theory that would explain not only the solar system but the rest of the known universe as well.
• D) Ptolemy's theory was too complicated, messy, and unsatisfying.
• E) Ptolemy's theory disagreed with Catholic Church teaching.

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