Question 3 of 10
Why was Nicolaus Copernicus's theory that the Earth orbits the sun so
shocking to the people living in the 1500s?
A. His views were based on supernatural phenomena to explain the
natural world.
B. His views went against traditional beliefs, including those of the
Roman Catholic Church.
C. His views went against Christian texts and instead were based on
Muslim beliefs.
D. His views were based on the rediscovery of ancient texts that were
thought to have been lost.