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When did the idea of a spherical Earth first appear in ancient Greek philosophy?
When did the idea of a spherical Earth first appear in ancient Greek philosophy?
- 4th century BC
- 3rd century BC
- 6th century BC (correct)
- 5th century BC
Who provided strong empirical evidence for a spherical Earth in the 4th century BC?
Who provided strong empirical evidence for a spherical Earth in the 4th century BC?
- Aristotle (correct)
- Plato
- Pythagoras
- Socrates
When did knowledge of the Earth's global shape begin to spread beyond the Hellenistic world?
When did knowledge of the Earth's global shape begin to spread beyond the Hellenistic world?
- 6th century BC
- 4th century BC
- 3rd century BC (correct)
- 5th century BC
When was the myth that medieval Europeans generally thought the Earth was flat created?
When was the myth that medieval Europeans generally thought the Earth was flat created?
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What is the current scientific consensus regarding the shape of the Earth?
What is the current scientific consensus regarding the shape of the Earth?
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What is the iceberg theory or theory of omission?
What is the iceberg theory or theory of omission?
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What did Hemingway focus on when he became a writer of short stories?
What did Hemingway focus on when he became a writer of short stories?
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What did Hemingway learn during his time as a cub reporter for The Kansas City Star?
What did Hemingway learn during his time as a cub reporter for The Kansas City Star?
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Why did Hemingway retain a minimalistic style in his short stories?
Why did Hemingway retain a minimalistic style in his short stories?
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What did Hemingway believe about the deeper meaning of a story?
What did Hemingway believe about the deeper meaning of a story?
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