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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