The geocentric model was accepted for more than a thousand years primarily because it correctly explained the motion of the planets as observed at that time, and it fit well with the philosophical and religious views of the universe that were prevalent, such as the belief in the Earth as the center of the universe. The other options do not accurately reflect the reasons for its long-standing acceptance.
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 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.
It was confirmed by astronomers using telescopes.
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