The real problem of medieval science was its reliance on
A) superstition.
B) the church.
C) the nobility.
D) evidence.
E) ancient authorities.

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Medieval science relied heavily on ancient authorities such as Aristotle and Ptolemy, whose theories went unchallenged for centuries. Experimentation and observation were not emphasized as much, leading to a slow progress in scientific advancement. Superstition and the influence of the church were also factors, but the primary issue was the over-reliance on ancient authorities.

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