Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Copernicus' Discovery

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes Copernicus' discovery that the planets revolve around the sun?

• A) It was a primary innovation that met the cultural goals and needs of his time.
• B) It was a primary innovation out of step with the needs,values,and goals of his time.
• C) It was a secondary innovation that applied Ptolemy's discovery that heavenly bodies moved on crystalline spheres around the earth.
• D) It was a secondary innovation deliberately developed by Copernicus to destroy the Church.

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