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What was the primary motivation for the early scientific studies in Mesopotamia?
What was the primary motivation for the early scientific studies in Mesopotamia?
- Understanding of the movements of the stars (correct)
- Development of agricultural practices
- Discovery of new materials
- Improvement of warfare techniques
Who was the ancient Greek philosopher who foresaw the occurrence of a rare solar eclipse?
Who was the ancient Greek philosopher who foresaw the occurrence of a rare solar eclipse?
- Eratosthenes
- Ctesibius
- Archimedes
- Thales of Miletus (correct)
What was the significant contribution of Al-Khwarizmi to the development of science?
What was the significant contribution of Al-Khwarizmi to the development of science?
- Formulation of soap
- Introduction of the seismograph
- Development of the first compass
- Introduction of algebra and algorithms (correct)
Who founded the House of Wisdom library in the Islamic Golden Age?
Who founded the House of Wisdom library in the Islamic Golden Age?
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What was the understanding of the Catholic Church regarding the position of the Earth in the universe?
What was the understanding of the Catholic Church regarding the position of the Earth in the universe?
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Who is credited with the development of the Arabic number system?
Who is credited with the development of the Arabic number system?
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What was the primary focus of the scientific studies of the ancient Greeks?
What was the primary focus of the scientific studies of the ancient Greeks?
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Who is credited with the discovery of the characteristics of liquids such as fluids?
Who is credited with the discovery of the characteristics of liquids such as fluids?
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