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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #36748 Astrology
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Astrology is believed to have originated during the 2nd millennium BC, during the period of the ancient Babylonians. The principles of astrology, along with its different methods, emerged after the Babylonians started following what they thought were celestial omens. This activity of astrology soon spread in different parts of the world like India, Greece, and the Middle East. The various concepts regarding the stars that already existed in these regions paved the way for the origin of astrology. Sage Parashara, who is believed to be the founder of Vedic astrology, carried out many detailed studies regarding the stars and finally inferred his own system of astrology. Astrology, both Eastern and Western, is based on a predictive system very similar to the one used by meteorology. The Egyptians were among the people who started following the Babylonian principles of astrology, approximately in the 1st century BC, soon after Egypt was conquered by Alexander the Great. Before them, the Greeks had started following Babylonian astrology in the 4th century BC.

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Option 2: "Astrology has its roots in the Babylonian belief that the future can be predicted by observing the heavens."

Explanation: This option is correct as the text mentions that the principles of astrology emerged when the Babylonians started following celestial omens, which aligns with the belief that the future can be predicted by observing the heavens.

Option 1: "The actual geographical location where this activity originated is still debatable."

Explanation: The text clearly states that astrology originated during the 2nd millennium BC with the ancient Babylonians, indicating a specific geographical location. Therefore, this statement is incorrect as it contradicts the information provided.

Option 3: "The pre-existent cultural background of certain countries in Asia and Europe made it easier for them to adopt the principles of astrology."

Explanation: The text supports this statement by indicating that various concepts regarding the stars already existed in regions like India and Greece, which facilitated the spread and adoption of astrology. This shows a clear connection between cultural background and the acceptance of astrological principles.

Option 4: "The mother of all astrological predictions in Babylonia, Asia, or Greece is Egyptian astrology."

Explanation: This statement is incorrect as the text does not support the idea that Egyptian astrology is the 'mother' of all predictions. Instead, it states that the Egyptians followed Babylonian principles, suggesting that Babylonian astrology predates and influences Egyptian astrology.

Option 5: "After Alexander the Great’s conquests, not much research was performed in the field of astrology."

Explanation: The text does not support this claim; it mentions that the Egyptians began following Babylonian astrology after Alexander's conquests, implying that astrology continued to be studied and practiced rather than seeing a decline in research.

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