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According to ancient Greek astronomers, what is the shape of the earth?
According to ancient Greek astronomers, what is the shape of the earth?
- Cube
- Cylinder
- Pyramid
- Sphere (correct)
Who among the Greek philosophers stated that the moon is sphere-shaped?
Who among the Greek philosophers stated that the moon is sphere-shaped?
- Socrates
- Anaxagoras (correct)
- Plato
- Aristotle
What did the Greeks use basic geometry and trigonometry for in ancient astronomy?
What did the Greeks use basic geometry and trigonometry for in ancient astronomy?
- To measure the sizes and distances of the sun and the moon (correct)
- To measure the shape of the earth
- To measure the sizes of stars
- To measure the distances between planets
What did Anaxagoras believe about the sun?
What did Anaxagoras believe about the sun?
What did Anaxagoras believe causes eclipses?
What did Anaxagoras believe causes eclipses?
Flashcards
Shape of the Earth (Greeks)
Shape of the Earth (Greeks)
Ancient Greek astronomers believed the Earth to be a sphere, not flat.
Moon's Shape (Anaxagoras)
Moon's Shape (Anaxagoras)
Anaxagoras, a Greek philosopher, posited that the moon is spherical.
Greek Astronomy Tools
Greek Astronomy Tools
The Greeks utilized geometry and trigonometry to calculate the sizes and distances of celestial bodies like the sun and moon.
Anaxagoras' View of the Sun
Anaxagoras' View of the Sun
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Cause of Eclipses (Anaxagoras)
Cause of Eclipses (Anaxagoras)
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek Astronomy
- Ancient Greek astronomers believed the Earth to be a sphere.
Greek Philosophers' Contributions
- One of the Greek philosophers, Aristotle, stated that the moon is sphere-shaped.
Applications of Mathematics in Astronomy
- The Greeks used basic geometry and trigonometry to calculate distances and sizes of celestial bodies in ancient astronomy.
Anaxagoras' Beliefs
- Anaxagoras believed that the sun is a huge, flaming stone.
- Anaxagoras believed that eclipses are caused by the intervention of celestial bodies.
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