Question

Which scientists’ theories supported the general consensus of the people and religious teachings of the time? Check all that apply.
Aristarchus
Aristotle
Copernicus
Galileo
Ptolemy

Answer 1

I believe the answer is:

Aristarchus

Copernicus

Galileo

In the past, most people believed that the earth is the center of the universe. This teaching is supported by the churches without many people dare to oppose the view. All of the three scientists mentioned above provide proofs that sun is the center of the universe and the earth is just revolved around it.

Answer 2

The only one here was Ptolemy

The rest argued the sun was the center of the universe angering religions that foretold the earth as the center.

Aristotle was a philosopher that argued against god's existence quite often.