Shift to the Heliocentric Model
How did scientific developments during the Renaissance and early Scientific Revolution (15th–17th centuries) alter the European understanding of the cosmos?
A
They led to a rejection of any astronomical study in favor of purely speculative thought.
B
They maintained the medieval synthesis of astronomy and metaphysics without significant changes in understanding.
C
They reinforced the geocentric model by relying exclusively on theological interpretations of the universe.
D
They shifted the dominant perspective from a geocentric to a heliocentric model, challenging traditional church doctrines.
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