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Explain the impact of scientific ideas on Europe. (1 point)
New scientific discoveries were always immediately accepted.
New scientific discoveries initially were widely accepted, but they later were rejected for contradicting religious doctrine.
Scientific discoveries were always considered threats, as they challenged religious doctrine.
New scientific discoveries initially were considered threats to religious views, but they later became widespread and accepted.

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New scientific discoveries initially were considered threats to religious views, but they later became widespread and accepted.

Explanation: Many discoveries (e.g., heliocentrism) met church and traditional opposition at first, but over time empirical evidence, the scientific method, and institutions like academies led to broad acceptance and major social, intellectual, and technological changes.

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