The Immediate Reaction of the Clerics to the Theories of Copernicus

question 47

Multiple Choice

The immediate reaction of the clerics to the theories of Copernicus was

• A)condemnation, initially by Protestant leaders like Luther who condemned the discovery as contrary to their literal interpretation of the Bible.
• B)broad approval motivated by their now higher educational achievements and interest in the sciences.
• C)support in the form of a papal decree praising his innovative thinking.
• D)the calling of the Council of Dort by Protestants and Catholics to question the astronomer closely prior to trial for blasphemy.
• E)apathy because his calculations were revealed to contain numerous mathematical errors.

Acknowledge the grounds of prohibited discrimination in employment as outlined by Canadian law.

Realize the impact of federal laws on discrimination with a focus on sexual orientation.

Understand the role and requirements of the Employment Equity Act for certain employers and Crown corporations.

Grasp the significance of the Charter in guaranteeing rights for Canadians and its influence on employment law.

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