In addition to the presentation of convincing scientific proofs that Earth revolves around the sun, what else was necessary to make most people accept this as a fact?
A) a conceptual and intellectual shift in how European civilization saw its place in creation
B) a spectacular cosmic event that everyone could witness
C) a long period of time, during which the new model was taught to generations of students
D) a widespread loss of religious faith among most eminent scientists and philosophers
E) a series of political upheavals, during which the old establishment was slowly replaced
Answer: A
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