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Which word is the Greek origin of the term 'mathematics'?
Which word is the Greek origin of the term 'mathematics'?
- Greek
- Mathematikos (correct)
- Knowledgeable
- Pythagoreans
What were the four mathemata or course of study in the Greek Schools?
What were the four mathemata or course of study in the Greek Schools?
- Numeration Systems, Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics
- Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus
- Number Theory, Geometry, Mathematical Astronomy, and Mathematical theory of Music (correct)
- Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, and Trigonometry
What was the purpose of the invention of numbers and numerals in ancient times?
What was the purpose of the invention of numbers and numerals in ancient times?
- To communicate with other civilizations
- To perform complex calculations
- To count and record counts (correct)
- To create a way of life
What was the numerical limit of counting for some Australian aboriginal tribes?
What was the numerical limit of counting for some Australian aboriginal tribes?
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What does the word 'mathematics' mean in Greek?
What does the word 'mathematics' mean in Greek?
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