The geocentric model was accepted for more than a thousand years primarily because it correctly explained the motion of the planets as understood at the time and aligned with the observations made without modern technology. The model, which placed the Earth at the center of the universe, fitted well with the philosophical and religious beliefs of the era, especially in ancient and medieval times. It also provided a framework that, despite inaccuracies, was able to predict planetary positions reasonably well for the observational capabilities available at that time.
Why was the geocentric model accepted for more than a thousand years?(1 point)
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It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
It correctly explained the distribution of the stars.
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 motion of the planets.
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