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What was the impact of the Scientific Revolution on the power of the Roman Catholic Church?
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It supported Protestant teachings, undermining the authority of the church.

It helped explain the scientific theories that the church held, making the Church more powerful.

It caused people to reject scientific ideas and choose to live under the rigid rules of the church, increasing the church’s power.

It promoted rational thinking and presented logical theories that weakened the authority of the church.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

It promoted rational thinking and presented logical theories that weakened the authority of the church.

The Scientific Revolution led to an emphasis on empirical evidence and rational thought, which often contradicted the teachings of the Church and contributed to a decline in its authority.