Who were the first people to coin the word “Astronomy”?

A.
Ancient Greeks

B.
Ancient Romans

C.
Ancient Egyptians

D.
Mayans

1 answer

A. Ancient Greeks

The term "astronomy" comes from the Greek words "astron," meaning "star," and "nomos," meaning "law," which together denote the "law of the stars." The ancient Greeks played a significant role in the development of astronomy as a scientific discipline.