Chapter 1

Question 1

calculated the circumference (distance around) of the earth

Answer 1

Eratosthenes

Question 2

opened a library and museum in Alexandria

Answer 2

Ptolemy

Question 3

circumference of the earth

Answer 3

24,875 miles

Question 4

How was Ptolemy able to gather so much of the world’s knowledge at that time for his library and museum in Alexandria, Egypt?

Answer 4

He ordered a search of all ships, caravans, and visitors entering Alexandria. When books, maps, or anything interesting was found, they were confiscated, taken to the library where they were copied, and then returned