Ancient Mathematics
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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What does the word 'mathematics' mean in Greek?

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