1, Which statement best explains the Roman Catholic Church’s primary reaction to the ideas developed by Galileo and other scientists of the scientific revolution?

Question

a.The Catholic Church saw the scientific method as a threat to their political power in Europe.
b.The Catholic Church saw new astronomical ideas as heresy because they contradicted the literal word of the Bible
c.The Catholic Church blamed Protestants for heretical ideas and sought to eradicate them.
d.The Catholic Church saw the scientific revolution as insignificant and not a threat to their teachings.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the Roman Catholic Church’s primary reaction to the ideas developed by Galileo and other scientists of the scientific revolution is:

b. The Catholic Church saw new astronomical ideas as heresy because they contradicted the literal word of the Bible.

The Church was particularly concerned about heliocentrism, which contradicted the geocentric view that was traditionally supported by scripture. This led to significant opposition from the Church, including the trial of Galileo.