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