According to the Article, why was Galileo Galilei given a life sentence of house arrest?
A. Because he illustrated a book about microscopic observations
B. Because he was part of the Royal Society of London
C. Because he had planetary movement tables printed
D. Because he shared Copernicus’s views
According to the Article, why was Galileo Galilei given a life sentence of house arrest?
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The correct answer is D. Because he shared Copernicus’s views.
Galileo Galilei was given a life sentence of house arrest primarily for promoting the heliocentric theory proposed by Copernicus, which stated that the Earth revolves around the Sun. This view was contrary to the Catholic Church’s teaching at the time, which held that the Earth was the center of the universe. His advocacy for this theory led to his conflict with the Church and ultimately to his punishment.