IB History Exam Prep

Answer - B - Galileo got into trouble with the Roman Catholic Church because he promoted the theories of Copernicus.

Key Takeaway: Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist who played a hugely influential role within the Scientific Revolution. He greatly improved the telescope, leading to monumental astronomical observations and provided support for Copernicus and his followers. Galileo has often been called the “father of astronomy” and even the “father of science.”