What was Aristarchus’ major contribution to Hellenistic scientific thought?
a. Measuring the circumference of the earth.
b. Exact calculation of pi.
c. The idea that the sun was the center of the universe.
d. Theories of plane geometry.
e. The invention of a steam engjne.
Ans: c
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