Which of the following is a reason that Aristotle's and Ptolemy's models for were accepted for more than a thousand years when they were both incorrect?

Question

Which of the following is a reason that Aristotle's and Ptolemy's models for were accepted for more than a thousand years when they were both incorrect?
(1 point)
• Newer models did not fit with the religious beliefs at the
• It looked like the stars and the sun moved across the sky.
• • The geocentric view was correct, and so they were correct.
• The book "Almagest" by Ptolomeo, was thought to be completely incorrect in the time it was written.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The most relevant reason for why Aristotle's and Ptolemy's models were accepted for so long, despite being incorrect, is:

• Newer models did not fit with the religious beliefs.

This option reflects how the geocentric view, which placed Earth at the center of the universe, aligned with the prevailing religious and philosophical beliefs at the time, making it difficult for alternative models to gain acceptance.