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Q: How did early asronnomers know the earth was round?
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When did people know the earth is round?

People have known the earth is round for over 2,000 years and did experiments. very is likely the Egyptians and Moses thought it was round. most people like flat earthers dont know people knew the earth was round before Columbus.


How do you know the moon is round?

The shadow cast on the Moon is round, so the Earth must be round.


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No, the earth is round as far as I know


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Hard answer as the question could be read as when did people know that the earth is round, or how do people know that the earth is round. Historically, many people have been credited with the theory of spherical earth, dating back to ancient Greece. Many philosophers of Ancient Greece spoke of earth being round, but most often the credit is given to Pythagoras. The explanation that the world wasn't flat was by observing changes in altitude and the placement of the stars in different locations as they moved around the pole.


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Why didn't Jesus know the world was round?

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What were the Mayas able to learn about astronomy?

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