Ancient Egyptian Contributions in Mathematics, Astronomy, and Medicine
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What fields did the ancient Egyptian civilization make significant advances in?

  • Agriculture, music, and architecture
  • Chemistry, sports, and art
  • History, literature, and politics
  • Mathematics, astronomy, and medicine (correct)

Which mathematical skills were the ancient Egyptians proficient in?

  • Statistics and probability
  • Algebra and geometry (correct)
  • Arithmetic and algebraic geometry
  • Trigonometry and calculus

What type of structures were built using the rules of geometry developed by the ancient Egyptians?

  • Cylindrical structures
  • Triangular structures
  • Curvilinear structures
  • Rectilinear structures (correct)

Which ancient Egyptian architectural wonders serve as evidence of their advanced civilization?

<p>The Egyptian pyramids and early dams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which river did the ancient Egyptians build early dams to divert water?

<p>Nile River (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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