Which of the following is NOT a reason for the very earliest ancient development of Astronomy include: a. Religious and cultural ceremonies. b. Developing a calendar. c. Agriculture. d. Testing early theories of physics.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the very earliest ancient development of Astronomy include: a. Religious and cultural ceremonies. b. Developing a calendar. c. Agriculture. d. Testing early theories of physics.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the very earliest ancient development of Astronomy include:

	a.	Religious and cultural ceremonies.
	b.	Developing a calendar.
	c.	Agriculture.
	d.	Testing early theories of physics.

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