Question

which statements did both aristotle and ptolemy assume? select two options. the sun was the center of the solar system. bodies in space traveled in circles. epicycles explained the \looping\ movement of the planets. the planets revolved around the earth. the stars in the sky are other suns.

Explanation:

Aristotle and Ptolemy supported the geocentric model where Earth was at the center. They also thought celestial - body orbits were circular. The Sun - centered model (A) was not their view. Epicycles (C) were more of Ptolemy's refinement. The idea that stars are other suns (E) was not part of their common assumptions.

Answer:

B. Bodies in space traveled in circles, D. The planets revolved around the Earth