Nicolaus Made Systematic Observations of the Planets in the Night

Multiple Choice

Nicolaus made systematic observations of the planets in the night sky and started to doubt that the sun orbits the earth, even though the Catholic Church supported that view. Nicolaus's reliance on scientific observation instead of religious teaching represents the ______.

A) disenchantment of the world
B) strengthening of the Church
C) protestant reformation
D) rise of atheism