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The ancient Greeks recognized the Earth as a sphere through observations of celestial bodies, such as the way ships disappeared hull-first over the horizon and the circular shadow the Earth cast on the Moon during a lunar eclipse. Eratosthenes, around 240 BCE, famously measured the Earth's diameter by comparing the angles of the sun's rays at two different locations in Egypt during the summer solstice. By knowing the distance between these two locations and using basic geometry, he calculated the Earth's circumference to be about 39,375 kilometers, leading to an estimated diameter of approximately 12,400 kilometers. This method showcased their advanced understanding of mathematics and astronomy.
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How did Ancient Greeks measure objects?
the ancient Greeks measured sculptures by saying that the length from your nose to your middle finger is a yard
Why would th ancient Greeks have worshipped diameter?
The ancient Greeks didn't worship diameter, but Demeter (Δήμητρα in Greek) , who was the godess of agriculture.
What was ancient Greek religion as described in the Homeric epics?
Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic. There were 12 main deities which made up the pantheon. These gods were recognized by the ancient Greeks but the gods were recognized in different ways by a wide variety of Greeks.
What did the ancient Greeks draw with?
Did ancient Greeks drw for there communtion
Were ancient Greeks Roman cathic?
No, the ancient Greeks were pantheistic. they worshiped many gods and goddesses.
How did Ancient Greeks measure objects?
the ancient Greeks measured sculptures by saying that the length from your nose to your middle finger is a yard
Why would th ancient Greeks have worshipped diameter?
The ancient Greeks didn't worship diameter, but Demeter (Δήμητρα in Greek) , who was the godess of agriculture.
What did ancient astronomers know about the earth?
Ancient Greeks such as Aristotle recognized that Earth and the Moon are spheres, and understood the phases of the Moon, but because of their inability to detect stellar parallax, they rejected the idea that Earth moves. Eratosthenes measured the size of Earth with surprising precision.
Who discovered diameter?
The ancient Greeks, the word derives from a Greek word meaning 'diagonal of a circle'
What was ancient Greek religion as described in the Homeric epics?
Ancient Greek religion was polytheistic. There were 12 main deities which made up the pantheon. These gods were recognized by the ancient Greeks but the gods were recognized in different ways by a wide variety of Greeks.
Did the ancient Greeks create poetry?
Yes, ancient Greeks did.
What did the ancient Greeks draw with?
Did ancient Greeks drw for there communtion
Were ancient Greeks Roman cathic?
No, the ancient Greeks were pantheistic. they worshiped many gods and goddesses.
Who made running as an Olympic sport?
The Ancient Greeks The Ancient Greeks ancient geeks
Did the ancient Greeks speak Latin?
No, the ancient Greeks did not speak Latin. Latin was the language of the Romans, while the ancient Greeks spoke Greek.
How is the value of pi obtained?
Pi is a constant ratio of circumference to diameter and is universal for every circle like a property. It was obtained by ancient Greeks and Indians.
What type of government did ancient Greeks live by?
the ancient Greeks had a democracy government
