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Which Greek word does the term 'mathematics' come from?

mathematics

mathemata

Pythagoreans

mathematikos (correct)

What were the four mathemata or courses of study in the Greek Schools?

Algebra, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics

Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus

Number Theory, Geometry, Mathematical Astronomy, Mathematical theory of Music (correct)

Number Theory, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics

What did the development of mathematics in the ancient period begin with?

Invention of symbols and notations

Invention of mathematical operations

Invention of numbers to count by (correct)

Invention of the Pythagorean theorem

What did some Australian aboriginal tribes count to?

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What does the term 'mathematics' mean in Greek?

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Questions and Answers

Which Greek word does the term 'mathematics' come from?

What were the four mathemata or courses of study in the Greek Schools?

What did the development of mathematics in the ancient period begin with?

What did some Australian aboriginal tribes count to?

What does the term 'mathematics' mean in Greek?

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