Erasmus Greece Thales

When was Tales born?

• 524 BCE
• 525 BCE
• 426 BCE
• 624 BCE

In which country did Thales learn geometry and astronomy?

• USA
• Greece
• Egypt
• Italy

Thales is considered one of the Seven …….. Of Greece

• Scientists
• Sages

Did Thales write any books?

• Yes
• No

In which century did Thales live?

• 6th century BCE
• 2th century BCE
• 7th century BCE
• 10th century BCE

Which city was Thales from?

• Athens
• Miletus
• 
  Corinth

• 
  Thessaloniki

What element did Thales believe was the origin of everything?

• Earth
• Fire
• Air
• Water

What natural phenomenon did Thales reportedly predict in 585 BCE?

• Tsunami
• Volcanic eruption
• Solar eclipse
• Meteor shower

What did Thales use to measure the height of pyramids?

• Shadow
• Ruler
• Ladder
• Rope

What mathematical principle did Thales use to estimate the distance of ships from the shore?

• Pythagore's theorem
• Thales theorem
• Euclid's theorem