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Who classified several hundred plants into groups such as herbs, shrubs, and trees?
Who classified several hundred plants into groups such as herbs, shrubs, and trees?
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Theophrastus (correct)
- Socrates
During which century did Theophrastus live?
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?
What was Theophrastus' area of expertise?
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Biology (correct)
- Astronomy
Which of the following did Theophrastus classify plants into?
Which of the following did Theophrastus classify plants into?
What is the area of expertise of Theophrastus?
What is the area of expertise of Theophrastus?
Who wrote Materia Medica, a book describing some 600 species of medicinal plants?
Who wrote Materia Medica, a book describing some 600 species of medicinal plants?
What did Dioscorides do for a living?
What did Dioscorides do for a living?
In which century did Theophrastus live?
In which century did Theophrastus live?
What was the contribution of Theophrastus to the field of botany?
What was the contribution of Theophrastus to the field of botany?
What was the main focus of Dioscorides' book, Materia Medica?
What was the main focus of Dioscorides' book, Materia Medica?
What significant development occurred after the invention of a printing press with movable metal type in 1448?
What significant development occurred after the invention of a printing press with movable metal type in 1448?
What was the occupation of Dioscorides, the author of Materia Medica?
What was the occupation of Dioscorides, the author of Materia Medica?
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