For most of human history it was believed that the Earth was at the center of the universe. This idea is referred to as
A) heliocentric
B) egocentric
C) geocentric
D) stellocentric

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The geocentric model held that the Earth was the stationary center around which all celestial bodies revolved. This was the prevailing model of the universe in ancient Greek astronomy and continued to be widely accepted until the Renaissance, when the heliocentric model (with the Sun at the center) gained prominence. Egocentric refers to a self-centered perspective, while stellocentric is not a commonly used term in astronomy.

For Most of Human History It Was Believed That the Earth