Question

what was most notable about nicolaus copernicuss work?
a. before he created the scientific method, european scientists relied mostly on logic and mathematics instead of observation to prove their theories.
b. he published a book about using observation and experimentation to learn what is true, rather than accepting roman catholic teachings or superstitions of the time.
c. he showed the world that mathematics and an understanding of motion and gravity could predict the movements of earth and the sun.
d. before he proposed his heliocentric theory, most europeans believed that the sun revolved around earth.

Explanation:

Copernicus proposed the heliocentric theory (sun - centered) which was a major shift from the previously held geocentric (Earth - centered) view.

Answer:

D. Before he proposed his heliocentric theory, most Europeans believed that the sun revolved around Earth.