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Where was Ptolemy when he was born, and where was he when he passed away?
Both, in Alexandria, Egypt
100
Name one of Ptolemy's contributions to mathematics?
All are correct. Ptolemy predicted how far the sun was from earth, how big our universe was, Handy Tables, which tabulated all the data needed to compute the positions of the Sun, Moon and planets, the rising and setting of the stars, and eclipses of the Sun and Moon
100
True or False, did Ptolemy write books and poems?
False, Ptolemy wrote books but not poems.
100
What are two things that Ptolemy invented?
Ptolemy invented the handy table and the star calendar.
200
How old was he when he died?
Ptolemy was about 78 years old.
200
What was Ptolemy's theory that was incorrect?
Ptolemy thought that the earth stood still and the sun, the stars, and the moon all circled around it.
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Where did Ptolemy go to college?
Ptolemy went to the University of St. Andrews.
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What was the purpose of the star calendar?
The star calendar helps keep track of where the stars are located every night, and helps you track the movement.