Answer to Question #188478 in Physical geography for Aboyinga Thomas

Question

examine the ideas of greek philosophers on the shape of the earth during classical times

Answer 1

Greek philosophers thought that the Earth is the center of the universe and developed a Geocentric Model. They observed the motion of celestial bodies and thought that they are all located on spheres. As their knowledge grew, they understood that more and more spheres are necessary to describe the motion of celestial bodies.