Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point)

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It correctly explained the motion of the planets.
It correctly explained the motion of the planets.

It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.

It correctly described the solar system.
It correctly described the solar system.

It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.

Answer 1

The geocentric model was accepted for more than a thousand years primarily because it correctly explained the motion of the planets as observed from Earth, including the retrograde motion of planets, using a complex system of epicycles. Additionally, the model was philosophically and religiously aligned with the belief that Earth occupied a central position in the universe, which resonated with various cultural and theological views of the time. However, the most straightforward answer from the options provided is:

It correctly explained the motion of the planets.