Theophrastus' Plant Classification

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Who classified several hundred plants into groups such as herbs, shrubs, and trees?

Plato

Aristotle

Theophrastus (correct)

Socrates

During which century did Theophrastus live?

First century BCE

Second century CE

Third century BCE (correct)

Fourth century CE

What was Theophrastus' area of expertise?

Chemistry

Physics

Biology (correct)

Astronomy

Which of the following did Theophrastus classify plants into?

Herbs, shrubs, trees Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of expertise of Theophrastus?

Botany Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote Materia Medica, a book describing some 600 species of medicinal plants?

Dioscorides Signup and view all the answers

What did Dioscorides do for a living?

Military surgeon Signup and view all the answers

In which century did Theophrastus live?

Third century CE Signup and view all the answers

What was the contribution of Theophrastus to the field of botany?

Classifying several hundred plants into groups such as herbs, shrubs, and trees Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Dioscorides' book, Materia Medica?

Describing some 600 species of medicinal plants Signup and view all the answers

What significant development occurred after the invention of a printing press with movable metal type in 1448?

Publication of early botanical works known as herbals Signup and view all the answers

What was the occupation of Dioscorides, the author of Materia Medica?

Roman military surgeon Signup and view all the answers

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