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