Why did the Church seek to silence Galileo?

1 answer:

8 0

Galileo believed that the planets and Earth revolved around the sun (which is correct). The church believed in the ancient Greek belief that the sun/planets revolve around the Earth. When Galileo's theory was presented and proven factual, the church thought "If we're wrong about this, people might start to question our beliefs and break our hold on power."

You might be interested in

Which is more important in a leader, virtue or effectiveness? (50 Points)

natita [175]

Answer:

A leader should prioritize <em><u>virtue</u></em> ethics, ethical decisions based on contributing the betterment of humanity.

3 0

2 years ago

Who is more likely to attempt suicide when faced with depression and stressful events; an african american single parent or a ca

Kitty [74]

This question is a bit silly but I think it would be an African American single parent.

3 0

2 years ago

The shogunate was established in japan in order to:.

Vika [28.1K]

Tokugawa Ieyasu seized power with the victory at the Battle of Sekigahara
- establish dictatorship

6 0

2 years ago

List one example of Muslim contributions in Diseases

Anettt [7]

Answer:

For example Al-Razi (Rhazes), who ran the Baghdad hospital in the late 800s and early 900s, was the first author known to have written a book about children's diseases. He also explained the difference between smallpox and measles: this helped doctors diagnose the diseases.

Explanation:

your welcome

8 0

2 years ago

Select all the correct answers.

jarptica [38.1K]

Answer:

During the course of World War II Camp Gruber provided training to infantry, field artillery, and tank destroyer units that went on to fight in Europe. Units of the Eighty-eighth Infantry "Blue Devil" Division trained at Camp Gruber.

Explanation:

4 0

2 years ago