WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It was an important moment when Copernicus began to challenge this theory with the heliocentric model. It represented a challenge of the authority of God and the Catholic church. A similar questioning of God’s control of the natural world was made by Isaac Newton with his theory of gravity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sponsorship of scientific research In ancient times, the Church supported medical research as an aid to Christian charity. The Church supported the development of modern science and scientific research by founding some of Europe’s first universities in the Middle Ages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q. How did the Catholic Church respond to the Scientific Revolution? The Church tested new theories to prove or disprove them. The Church embraced new discoveries as signs from God.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Galileo affair (Italian: il processo a Galileo Galilei) began around 1610 and culminated with the trial and condemnation of Galileo Galilei by the Roman Catholic Inquisition in 1633.

Detailed explanation-5: -What was the impact of the Scientific Revolution on the power of the Roman Catholic Church? It promoted rational thinking and presented logical theories that weakened the authority of the church.