Medieval Astronomy and Astrology
Description: Medieval Astronomy and Astrology Quiz | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: medieval astronomy astrology history of science |
Which medieval astronomer developed the geocentric model of the universe?
What was the primary purpose of astrology in medieval times?
Which medieval astronomer made significant observations of the night sky and recorded data on planetary positions?
What was the name of the medieval instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial objects?
Which medieval astronomer proposed the heliocentric model of the universe, placing the sun at the center?
What was the primary method used by medieval astrologers to make predictions?
Which medieval astronomer developed the theory of epicycles and deferents to explain the irregular motion of planets?
What was the name of the medieval astronomical instrument used to determine the time of day or night?
Which medieval astronomer made significant contributions to the understanding of planetary motion and developed the laws of planetary motion?
What was the name of the medieval astronomical instrument used to measure the angular distance between celestial objects?
Which medieval astronomer observed the moons of Jupiter using a telescope, providing evidence against the geocentric model?
What was the name of the medieval astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of the sun above the horizon?
Which medieval astronomer developed the theory of trepidation, suggesting that the Earth's axis wobbles over time?
What was the name of the medieval astronomical instrument used to determine the latitude of a location?
Which medieval astronomer developed the theory of planetary retrograde motion, explaining the apparent backward movement of planets?