Question

question 6 (2 points)
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copernicus ideas threatened the catholic church because

they criticized the doctrines of the catholic church.

they argued forcefully in favor of the divine right of kings.

they threatened enlightenment ideas.

they originated in poland.

Explanation:

Copernicus' heliocentric model (sun - centered solar system) contradicted the Catholic Church's geocentric (Earth - centered) view, which was tied to Church doctrine. The first option says his ideas criticized Church doctrines (as the heliocentric model went against the Church's view of the universe's structure, which was part of their theological framework). The second option is incorrect as divine right of kings is unrelated. The third is wrong because Copernicus' ideas preceded the Enlightenment. The fourth is irrelevant as origin in Poland doesn't threaten the Church.

Answer:

A. they criticized the doctrines of the Catholic Church.