Why was the Copernican challenge to the traditional world view similar to the Protestant Reformation?
A) Both challenged the Catholic Church's traditional claims to authority.
B) Both were headed by rebels coming from outside the Catholic Church.
C) Both strongly challenged the authority of the Bible as the source of truth.
D) Both promoted open rebellion to the Catholic Church's orthodox doctrines.
E) Both led Catholic authorities to quickly come to terms with new ideas.
Answer: A
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