Ptolemy's model of the universe
A)was heliocentric.
B)included elliptical orbits.
C)contained epicycles.
D)was heliocentric, included elliptical orbits, and contained epicycles.
E)None of the other choices are correct.

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Ptolemy's model of the universe was geocentric, meaning it placed Earth at the center of the universe, and it included epicycles to explain the motions of the planets. While Ptolemy's model did not include elliptical orbits, it did accurately predict planetary positions and movements, and was widely accepted until Copernicus introduced his heliocentric model in the 16th century.

Ptolemy's Model of the Universe