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What system did people in Mesopotamia use for counting, which involved counting in sets of 60?
What system did people in Mesopotamia use for counting, which involved counting in sets of 60?
- Sexagesimal system (correct)
- Octal system
- Binary system
- Decimal system
Which region is known today as Mesopotamia?
Which region is known today as Mesopotamia?
- India
- China
- Egypt
- Iran (correct)
What type of records did people in Mesopotamia keep their trade information on?
What type of records did people in Mesopotamia keep their trade information on?
- Stone tablets (correct)
- Wooden boards
- Metal plates
- Papyrus scrolls
What subjects were taught in schools in ancient Mesopotamia?
What subjects were taught in schools in ancient Mesopotamia?
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How did people in Mesopotamia perform calculations without calculators or textbooks?
How did people in Mesopotamia perform calculations without calculators or textbooks?
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What type of mathematics were people in Mesopotamia more focused on according to recent research?
What type of mathematics were people in Mesopotamia more focused on according to recent research?
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