What was the Greek term for the celestial sphere, and what did it imply about their understanding of the cosmos?

Exploring Cosmology and the Big Bang

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Stereoma, implying a firm and hard structure
Epicycle, implying circular motion
Logos, implying a word or study
Rakia, implying an expanse
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a major strength of the Ptolemaic model that also became its weakness?
Its alignment with religious texts
Its simplicity and ease of understanding
Its adaptability through adding epicycles
Its ability to predict solar eclipses
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which astronomer is credited with proving the universe is expanding?
Galileo Galilei
Claudius Ptolemy
George Lemaitre
Edwin Hubble
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What significant discovery in 1965 provided strong evidence for the Big Bang theory?
The observation of supernovae
The identification of dark matter
The cosmic microwave background radiation
The discovery of black holes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was George Lemaitre's contribution to the development of the Big Bang theory?
He discovered the cosmic microwave background
He proposed the idea of a primeval atom or cosmic egg
He developed the heliocentric model
He calculated the age of the universe
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What role do gravitational seeds play in the formation of cosmic structures?
They prevent the formation of black holes.
They act as centers for matter to accumulate, forming galaxies and stars.
They increase the temperature of the universe.
They cause the universe to expand faster.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the horizon problem in the context of the Big Bang model?
The universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
The cosmic microwave background has the same temperature in all directions despite no thermal contact.
The universe is flat and lacks curvature.
There is an abundance of dark matter in the universe.
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