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In the context of astronomy, what is the task of the astronomer according to the text?
In the context of astronomy, what is the task of the astronomer according to the text?
- Understanding the concordance or discordance of the stars
- Studying the planets, sun, and moon
- Determining the relative speeds of the stars, sun, and moon (correct)
- Investigating the stars' risings and settings
According to the text, Hesiod's interest in the stars related to
According to the text, Hesiod's interest in the stars related to
- Studying their risings and settings
- Understanding their concordance or discordance
- Determining their relative speeds
- Regulating the farmer's year (correct)
Which term is associated with distribution in the context of astronomy?
Which term is associated with distribution in the context of astronomy?
- Epinomis
- Astronomia (correct)
- Astrologia
- Hesiod
Which term is associated with the study of the stars' risings and settings?
Which term is associated with the study of the stars' risings and settings?
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'astronomia' in the text?
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'astronomia' in the text?
In the context of astronomy, what is the task of the astronomer according to Gorgias 451c?
In the context of astronomy, what is the task of the astronomer according to Gorgias 451c?
Which term is associated with the passing of the seasons and regulation of the farmer's year according to Hesiod's Works and days?
Which term is associated with the passing of the seasons and regulation of the farmer's year according to Hesiod's Works and days?
Which term is associated with the study of the planets, sun, and moon according to the text?
Which term is associated with the study of the planets, sun, and moon according to the text?
Which term has 'nemo' as its root and relates to distribution in the context of astronomy?
Which term has 'nemo' as its root and relates to distribution in the context of astronomy?
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'astronomia' in the text?
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'astronomia' in the text?
