The development of the scientific method caused many Europeans to abandon which of the following beliefs? O A. Discoveries in science were beyond the understanding of common people.

O B. Scientific experiments needed to be strictly controlled to be considered valid.

O C. Answers to questions about the universe should be found in religious tradition.

O D. Theories that contradicted church tradition would be harmful for society.

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Nelson Douglas

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26 October, 14:29

The development of the scientific method caused many Europeans to abandon which of the following beliefs? O A. Discoveries in science were beyond the understanding of common people.

O B. Scientific experiments needed to be strictly controlled to be considered valid.

O C. Answers to questions about the universe should be found in religious tradition.

O D. Theories that contradicted church tradition would be harmful for society.

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Adison Webb · Answer 1

The development of the scientific method caused many Europeans to abandon the following belief:

O C. Answers to questions about the universe should be found in religious tradition.

Alice Drake · Answer 2

The answer is D. Answers to questions about the universe should be found in religious tradition.

Explanation:

During the Enlightment movement, in the 17th and 18th Centuries, Europe experienced an exaltation of reason and science. The development of the scientific method revolutionized the way the world was seen and it began to change belief systems that were grounded in the religious tradition. People began to search for answers in science, to the way the universe worked.