How was the growth of Europe impacted by the ideas of Copernicus during the Renaissance?(1 point)

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The Copernican Revolution strengthened the power of the Catholic Church across Europe, confirming that the Earth was the center of the universe.
The Copernican Revolution strengthened the power of the Catholic Church across Europe, confirming that the Earth was the center of the universe.

The ideas of Copernicus led to Europe becoming on equal footing with other civilizations scientifically in the world.
The ideas of Copernicus led to Europe becoming on equal footing with other civilizations scientifically in the world.

Copernicus’s ideas led to inquiry becoming an important part of science. As a result, science in Europe advanced.
Copernicus’s ideas led to inquiry becoming an important part of science. As a result, science in Europe advanced.

The power of the Catholic Church was strengthened when Copernicus’s ideas were unpopular.

The first two options are incorrect. Copernicus's ideas actually challenged the belief that the Earth was the center of the universe, which went against the teachings of the Catholic Church. The correct answer is the third option: Copernicus's ideas led to inquiry becoming an important part of science, resulting in the advancement of science in Europe.