Question

during the scientific revolution, both copernicus and galileo
opposed a new theory of the universe related to the motion of earth and other planets.
opposed the study of the sun, moon, and stars because it was considered heresy.
supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the catholic church.
supported the geocentric theory in opposition to the beliefs of most christians at the time.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Copernicus and Galileo supported (not opposed) the heliocentric theory about Earth/planets' motion, so this is wrong.
• Option 2: They studied celestial bodies (sun, moon, stars) and didn't oppose such study; heresy claims were against their theories, not the study itself, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Copernicus (heliocentric model) and Galileo (supported heliocentrism) had theories that contradicted the Catholic Church's geocentric teachings, so this is correct.
• Option 4: They supported heliocentric, not geocentric, theory, so this is wrong.

Answer:

C. supported a theory of the universe that contradicted the teachings of the Catholic Church.