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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Astrologia</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Astrologia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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