The geocentric model was accepted for more than a thousand years primarily because "It correctly explained the motion of the planets." The model appeared to align with observable phenomena, such as the apparent motion of celestial bodies across the sky, and was widely accepted by scholars, aligning with philosophical and religious beliefs of the time. Other factors, such as the lack of technology to challenge the model and the authority of ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Ptolemy, also contributed to its long-standing acceptance.
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 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 correctly explained the motion of the planets.
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