Question

what was the main idea behind the scientific revolution in the mid - 1500s? to confirm ancient beliefs to follow religious teachings to explore new lands.

Explanation:

The Scientific Revolution in the mid - 1500s was about challenging ancient beliefs and religious dogma through empirical observation and experimentation, not confirming ancient beliefs or following religious teachings. Exploring new lands was more related to exploration voyages rather than the core of the Scientific Revolution.

Answer:

None of the above options are correct. The main idea behind the Scientific Revolution was to use empirical evidence and experimentation to understand the natural world.