Answer:
During the Middle Ages, the Church was a major part of everyday life. The Church served to give people spiritual guidance and it served as their government as well. Now, in the 20th century, the church's role has diminished. It no longer has the power that it used to have.
Explanation:
To drive the Muslim Turks from the holy land
Copernicus dared to disprove and question the authority of the church. During his time, the church was THE governing body in nearly all areas of life.