Ancient Astronomy Controversies

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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

  • 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?

  • Epinomis
  • Astronomia (correct)
  • Astrologia
  • Hesiod

Which term is associated with the study of the stars' risings and settings?

<p>Epinomis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is often used interchangeably with 'astronomia' in the text?

<p>Astrologia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of astronomy, what is the task of the astronomer according to Gorgias 451c?

<p>Determine the relative speeds of the stars, sun, and moon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with the passing of the seasons and regulation of the farmer's year according to Hesiod's Works and days?

<p>Astronomia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with the study of the planets, sun, and moon according to the text?

<p>Astrologia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term has 'nemo' as its root and relates to distribution in the context of astronomy?

<p>Astronomia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is often used interchangeably with 'astronomia' in the text?

<p>Astrologia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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