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Almagest by Ptolemy
  • 1. In which century was the 'Almagest' written?
A) 1st century
B) 4th century
C) 2nd century
D) 3rd century
  • 2. What is Ptolemy's model of the universe called?
A) Heliocentric model
B) Newtonian model
C) Copernican model
D) Geocentric model
  • 3. Which astronomical bodies does the 'Almagest' primarily focus on?
A) Black holes and quasars
B) Comets and asteroids
C) Galaxies and nebulae
D) Planets and stars
  • 4. How many stars did Ptolemy catalog in the 'Almagest'?
A) 1,022
B) 1,500
C) 800
D) 1,000
  • 5. Which instrument did Ptolemy use to observe celestial bodies?
A) Quadrant
B) Telescope
C) Sextant
D) Astrolabe
  • 6. What key mathematical tool did Ptolemy introduce in the 'Almagest'?
A) Trigonometry
B) Algebra
C) Geometry
D) Calculus
  • 7. Which of the following best describes the 'Almagest'?
A) A poetic work
B) A historical account
C) A comprehensive astronomical treatise
D) A philosophical discourse
  • 8. Almagest served as a key text for which scientific discipline?
A) Chemistry
B) Astronomy
C) Geology
D) Biology
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