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