Which answer choice correctly explains how Nicolaus Copernicus contributed to secularism during the Renaissance? A. Copernicus used mathematics to argue that the Sun is the center of the solar system, giving people a convincing alternative to the Catholic Church's Earth-centered model. B. Copernicus used a telescope to demonstrate that classical star maps are inaccurate. This demonstration caused the Catholic Church to forbid future studies of non-Christian cultures. C. Copernicus used a telescope to demonstrate the accuracy of classical star maps. This demonstration convinced the Catholic Church to fund research into other aspects of non-Christian cultures. D. Copernicus used mathematics to demonstrate that the Sun is not the center of the universe, giving people a convincing reason to accept the Catholic Church's Earth-centered model.

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Miracle Atkinson

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22 May, 15:42

Which answer choice correctly explains how Nicolaus Copernicus contributed to secularism during the Renaissance? A. Copernicus used mathematics to argue that the Sun is the center of the solar system, giving people a convincing alternative to the Catholic Church's Earth-centered model. B. Copernicus used a telescope to demonstrate that classical star maps are inaccurate. This demonstration caused the Catholic Church to forbid future studies of non-Christian cultures. C. Copernicus used a telescope to demonstrate the accuracy of classical star maps. This demonstration convinced the Catholic Church to fund research into other aspects of non-Christian cultures. D. Copernicus used mathematics to demonstrate that the Sun is not the center of the universe, giving people a convincing reason to accept the Catholic Church's Earth-centered model.

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Semaj Walsh · Answer 1

I believe the answer is A, but a lot of were still dogmatic in terms of their beliefs in the church.

Amara Adkins · Answer 2

Hello there.

Which answer choice correctly explains how Nicolaus Copernicus contributed to secularism during the Renaissance?

A. Copernicus used mathematics to argue that the Sun is the center of the solar system, giving people a convincing alternative to the Catholic Church's Earth-centered model.