The foundation of the new science was based on
a. knowledge based on the Bible.
b. rational inquiry.
c. the power of the pope.
d. the power of the monarchy.
e. knowledge of why humanity had fallen from God's grace.
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Although differences in doctrine had the potential to splinter the early Christian church into dozens of sects, a unity of belief and ritual was maintained by a __________.
A. single religious leader known as the pope B. group of secret nuns C. network of bishops D. regular publication of current thought