Question

12th grade post - assessment
and phases of the moon, the seasons, and ancient festivals such as the olympics. studying
and tracking celestial events helped the ancient greeks better understand earth’s place
within the vast universe.
many scientists consider the antikythera mechanism the world’s first analog computer due
to the device’s complex intricacies and purpose of tracking and predicting events. by
entering a variable, such as a specific day, one could calculate mathematical information
with the device, like with a basic computer. modern day computers operate in a similar way
— but instead of using gears and dials, they use an internal digital system to produce
computations and calculations. the discovery and continued research of this device has
altered scientists’ understanding of ancient greek technology. the mechanism’s immense
complexities prove how advanced ancient humans were. the discovery challenged
previously held preconceptions about the technological capabilities of ancient humans and
reiterates the significance of studying ancient artifacts to better understand societal
development.
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assessment questions
question 35
which two statements best identify the main ideas of
paragraph 7?
a. the antikythera mechanism’s complexities makes
the device a likely candidate for the world’s first analog
computer.

b. scientists intend to conduct future dives in order to
search for the remaining pieces of the antikythera
mechanism.

c. scientists possess many lingering questions about
the development and purpose of the antikythera
mechanism.

Answer:

A. The Antikythera mechanism’s complexities makes the device a likely candidate for the world’s first analog computer. (And if there was another correct option, but with the given, A is one of the correct ones)