Eudoxus of Cnidus Quiz #2

Now that you've read Eudoxus' astronomical accomplishments, you're ready to be tested. Remember everything you've read. Try your hardest, and show me how much you've learned.

Just read the question and select the right answer. Take your time, and don't forget to read all the answers before answering. Don't worry, it won't be too hard. P.S. Just forget about the first two questions. The website I'm using to make this quiz puts those two questions on every quiz, I can't help it.

Created by: Katie

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  1. True or False: Eudoxus was a pioneer in relating astronomy with mathematics.
  2. True or False: Eudoxus discovered that the earth is spherical.
  3. How many spheres did Eudoxus believe the universe was made up of?
  4. How many spheres were assigned to each of the planets?
  5. What celestial body does the universe rotate around, according to Eudoxus?
  6. Where did Eudoxus first study astronomy?
  7. What star was Eudoxus most interested in while studying at Heliopolis?
  8. True or False: Studying Canopus was the most important astronomical achievement of Eudoxus.
  9. True or False: According to Eudoxus, each celestial body moves independently of the others.
  10. True or False: While in Egypt, Eudoxus made a calendar based on holiday events.

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