One of the most significant achievements of the ancient Greeks was the:
A)logical thinking and mathematical reasoning that they applied to natural phenomena.
B)precision with which they measured the distances of the Sun and Moon from Earth.
C)acceptance that the Sun and not Earth was at the center of the universe.
D)strengthening of the belief in gods who controlled the behavior of the natural world.

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The ancient Greeks are well-known for their development of logical reasoning and mathematical principles that were applied to the study of natural phenomena such as astronomy, physics, and biology. This intellectual tradition had a significant impact on the development of Western science and philosophy.

One of the Most Significant Achievements of the Ancient Greeks