Question

The idea that earth was the center of the universe is an example of ---that has been long dicarded

Answer 1

Geocentric model of the universe

Step-by-step explanation:

In the geocentric model of the universe, the earth is the center of the universe. This theory was later replaced by the heliocentric model which places the sun as the center.

This belief was propagated by the ancient Greeks. The geocentric model of the universe was proposed by Ptolemy.

The model suggests that other planetary bodies orbits the earth.