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