Copernicus' Heliocentric Theory

question 16

Multiple Choice

Copernicus' Heliocentric theory:

• A)exchanged the position of the earth and the sun in the Ptolemaic model.
• B)was published by him as soon as he formulated his discovery.
• C)was endorsed by the Catholic Church.
• D)was supported by the Lutheran Church but not the Catholic Church.
• E)was immediately ridiculed amongst the scientific community.

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