Question

Who believed that all kinds of matter are made up of only 4 elements?

• A. Greek philosophers
• B. Ancient Indian philosophers
• C. Mayan philosphers
• D. Latin philosophers

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

• Greek philosophers believed that all kinds of matter are made up of 4 elements. They are fire, water, air and earth.
• Indians believed in one more elemental form of matter called the sky.
• The ancient Indian philosophers believed that the entire matter is made up of 5 elements namely sky, air, water, fire and earth.

Hence, option (C) is correct.