What observation led ancient philosophers to conclude that the Earth was round?
Measuring the Earth

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The movement of the stars
The tides of the ocean
The circular shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse
The shape of the continents
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What tool did Abu Rehan al Beruni use to measure angles for his calculations?
A telescope
An astrolabe
A sextant
A compass
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Beruni determine the height of the mountain?
By estimating based on the mountain's shadow
By using a rope and pulley system
By using the distance between two points and angles to the peak
By climbing to the top and measuring directly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What geometric shape did Beruni imagine to help calculate the Earth's radius?
A square
A circle
A right angle triangle
A rectangle
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the approximate circumference of the Earth as calculated by Beruni?
30,000 kilometers
35,000 kilometers
40,000 kilometers
45,000 kilometers
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