Question

What is the Geocentric model of the universe?

• A. The Sun is at the centre of the universe.
• B. The Earth is at the centre of the universe.
• C. The Moon is at the centre of the universe.
• D. The stars are at the centre of the universe.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The Earth is at the centre of the universe.

Ptolemy had put forth the geocentric model of the universe. According to the geocentric model, earth is at the centre of the universe. The Ptolemaic model was followed for over 1000 years and was adopted by the Christian church as the model of the universe.