Question

As Greek culture spread, great advances were made in science and math. Which of the following were not great astronomers _______________.
a. Aristarchus
b. Theocritus
c. Eratosthenes
d. All of these are astronomers

Answer 1

Answer:

Theocritus

Explanation:

Theocritus was a Greek poet; he, however, was born in 300 BC in Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. His work was characterized as pastoral poetry (a literary work depicting the rural life in an artificial manner and showing a contrast with the city and court life). His poems were known as eidyllia (“idylls”), a diminutive of the Greek word eidos, which may mean “little poems”. Among his most famous works are Bucolics and Mimes, Epics, Lyrics, and Spurious Works.