The correct answer is B.
The Ptolemaic theory stated that the Earth was the center of the universe, and that all celestial elements (sun, stars, other planets, etc) orbited around it. It was supported by religious beliefs and dogmas and these blocked at first the generalization of alternative theories.
When Galileo Galilei promoted the theory of heliocentrism it generated great controversy. This new theory stated that all celestial elements revolved around the Sun, including the Earth.
The Inquisition, in 1615, investigated the matter and concluded that heliocentrism was a foolish and absurd philosophy, and that it was also heretical since it was contradicting the sense of Holy Scriptures.
(2) sent experts to learn from modern western nations
during the meiji restoration, japan was trying to modernize because they wanted to catch up with the rest of the world powers
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In both German and Italian unification there was on leading state.
<span>One of the most apparent components and factors of the federal government as established by the writers of the Constitution can be seen in the democratic aspect of the three branches, implemented as a means of ensuring that not one part of the government becomes too powerful.</span>