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Which Greek word does the term 'mathematics' come from?
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?
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?
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?
What did some Australian aboriginal tribes count to?
What does the term 'mathematics' mean in Greek?
What does the term 'mathematics' mean in Greek?
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What is the origin of the word 'mathematics'?
What is the origin of the word 'mathematics'?
The word 'mathematics' originated from the Greek word 'mathematikos'.
What were the four mathemata in ancient Greece?
What were the four mathemata in ancient Greece?
The four mathemata, or courses of study in ancient Greek schools, were Number Theory, Geometry, Mathematical Astronomy, and Mathematical Theory of Music.
How did mathematics begin?
How did mathematics begin?
The development of mathematics in antiquity began with the invention of numbers for counting.
What is the highest number some Aboriginal tribes counted to?
What is the highest number some Aboriginal tribes counted to?
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What does 'mathematics' mean in Greek?
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