Which of the Following Was NOT a Reason the Geocentric

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reason the geocentric worldview was so popular in Europe in 1400 CE?

• A) The geocentric model matched physical intuition.
• B) The geocentric model made accurate predictions about the night sky.
• C) The geocentric model was compatible with the worldview of the Catholic Church.
• D) The geocentric model had been continuously improved by European astronomers over the previous millennium.

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