Which Ancient Culture Had the Greatest Known Success in Predicting

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which ancient culture had the greatest known success in predicting eclipses?

• A)Aztecs
• B)Mayans
• C)Egyptians
• D)Babylonians
• E)Greeks

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