Question

Why was the geocentric model of our solar system widely accepted until the 16th century?

(1 point)
Responses

The model was considered to work in tandem with the ancient Aztec calendar.

The model was considered to work in tandem with the ancient Aztec calendar.

Observations had led to the belief that the Sun, Moon, and stars revolved around Earth.

Observations had led to the belief that the Sun, Moon, and stars revolved around Earth.

The star catalogue matched the movement of constellations.

The star catalogue matched the movement of constellations.

No one had yet sailed entirely around Earth to disprove the geocentric model.

No one had yet sailed entirely around Earth to disprove the geocentric model.

Answer 1

Observations had led to the belief that the Sun, Moon, and stars revolved around Earth.