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

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

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

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

It correctly described the solar system.

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. The model, developed by ancient astronomers like Ptolemy, could account for the observable phenomena, such as the apparent retrograde motion of planets and the changing brightness of planets, through complex systems of deferents and epicycles. Additionally, the geocentric view aligned with the philosophical and religious beliefs of the time, further supporting its long-standing acceptance.