Ancient Science History (600 BC to 400 AD)
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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?

  • Eratosthenes
  • Ctesibius
  • Archimedes
  • Thales of Miletus (correct)

    • 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?

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

    What was the understanding of the Catholic Church regarding the position of the Earth in the universe?

    <p>The Earth was the center of the solar system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the development of the Arabic number system?

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

    What was the primary focus of the scientific studies of the ancient Greeks?

    <p>Developing philosophical perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with the discovery of the characteristics of liquids such as fluids?

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

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