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The Achievements of Hellenistic Civilizations

Question 2 • FL-2109010-M/J World History-CR-Q3-2025

How did Ptolemy’s theories contribute to the development of astronomy?

Answer
A
He believed that the Earth was flat.
B
He believed that the moon’s rotation caused ocean tides.
C
He theorized that the Earth was moving closer to the sun.
D
He theorized that the Earth was the center of the universe.

Explanation

Ptolemy developed a geocentric model, which placed Earth at the center of the universe and described the motions of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars around it. His model influenced astronomy for many centuries, even though later evidence supported a Sun-centered system. The correct choice is “He theorized that the Earth was the center of the universe.”

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