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ProfessorThe heliocentric theory, which placed the Sun at the center of the universe instead of Earth, contradicted the geocentric view endorsed by the Catholic Church. This challenge to the Church's teachings on cosmology was seen as undermining their authority and control over knowledge, leading to conflicts and condemnations against proponents of the heliocentric theory like Galileo Galilei.
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Which statement describes the controversy by Galileo's heliocentric theory?
Galileo did not propose a heliocentric theory, he agreed with Copernicus and his heliocentric theory. The Catholic church, at the time, disagreed and they held a huge amount of power and put him on trial.
How was Galileo's heliocentric theory controversial?
Church officials believed the theory contradicted current religious teachings
Why was galileos heliocentric theory controversial?
Church officials believed the theory contradicted current religious teachings.
Why was Galileo's tried and sentenced to house arrest by the Catholic Church?
Galileo challenged church teachings by saying that the heliocentric model of the universe was trueThe Catholic Church charged him with heresy. Due to his support of the heliocentric or sun centered theory. Which directly opposed the Church accepted theory that the sun and planets revolved around the earth.
What role did the catholic play in the development of the heliocentric theory promoted by Copernicus and Galileo?
the church rejected the theory and tried to punish scientists for promoting it.
