Which of these is NOT a subject covered in Ptolemy's Almagest?
Botany
Astronomy
Mathematics
Geometry
Answer
Ptolemy's Almagest does not cover botany, as it is primarily an astronomical treatise. The work focuses on the stars, planets, and other celestial phenomena, as well as the mathematical and geometric principles needed to understand them.
Discovering the Epitome of Knowledge: A Ptolemy Quiz