Question

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select the correct answer.
which scientist from the renaissance period made significant scientific contributions that laid the basis for scientists of the scientific revolution?
a. aristotle
b. isaac newton
c. martin luther
d. leonardo da vinci
e. nicolaus copernicus

Explanation:

• Aristotle: Lived in ancient Greece (not Renaissance).
• Isaac Newton: Lived post - Renaissance (17th century).
• Martin Luther: Key figure in the Protestant Reformation (not a scientist for Scientific Revolution basis).
• Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance artist and inventor, but his contributions were more in art and engineering sketches rather than foundational for Scientific Revolution.
• Nicolaus Copernicus: Renaissance - era astronomer. His heliocentric model (sun - centered universe) challenged the geocentric view and was a significant scientific contribution that laid groundwork for Scientific Revolution.

Answer:

E. Nicolaus Copernicus