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Which two Greek philosophers initially proposed the geocentric model of the universe?
Which two Greek philosophers initially proposed the geocentric model of the universe?
- Aristotle and Erathosthenes
- Erathosthenes and Ptolemy
- Eudoxus and Ptolemy
- Eudoxus and Aristotle (correct)
What is the name given to the idea that the universe began and evolved by random chance?
What is the name given to the idea that the universe began and evolved by random chance?
- Creation myths
- Heliocentric universe
- Theism
- Atheism (correct)
Who initially proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?
Who initially proposed the heliocentric model of the universe?
- Aristotle
- Aristarchus of Samos (correct)
- Eudoxus
- Erathosthenes
What was the initial belief about the nature of the universe held by the Greeks?
What was the initial belief about the nature of the universe held by the Greeks?
How would you describe the universe according to the text?
How would you describe the universe according to the text?