Multiple choice

The RCC objected to Galileo's work because the Church taught that

  1. Earth was the center of the universe

  2. nobody except priests should study the heavens

  3. non-religious teachings must be neglected without discussion

  4. moons had been created for other planets as well as Earth
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Explanation

The Roman Catholic Church held to the geocentric model (Earth-centered) based on traditional interpretations of scripture, which conflicted with Galileo's support for the heliocentric (Sun-centered) model.

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