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