Question

Explain the impact of scientific ideas on Europe.(1 point)
Responses

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

New scientific discoveries initially were widely accepted, but they later were rejected for contradicting religious doctrine.
New scientific discoveries initially were widely accepted, but they later were rejected for contradicting religious doctrine.

New scientific discoveries were always immediately accepted.
New scientific discoveries were always immediately accepted.

Scientific discoveries were always considered threats, as they challenged religious doctrine.
Scientific discoveries were always considered threats, as they challenged religious doctrine.
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Answer 1

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

Brief explanation: Early modern scientific ideas (e.g., Copernicus, Galileo) faced religious opposition, but over time they spread, were incorporated into mainstream thought, and helped transform European religion, politics, and technology.