What scientific theory did Clement VII approve in 1533?
Theory of Relativity
Newton's Law of Motion
Copernicus's theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun
Darwin's theory of evolution
Answer
Copernicus's theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun was approved by Clement VII in 1533. This was a significant development in the history of science, as it marked the first time that a major scientific theory had been endorsed by the Catholic Church. Theory had been controversial for some time, as it contradicted the traditional belief that the Earth was the center of the universe.
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