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Why did Mesopotamians develop mathematical astronomy?
Why did Mesopotamians develop mathematical astronomy?
- To communicate with other civilizations
- To coordinate their observations of celestial bodies (correct)
- To predict natural disasters on earth
- To enhance their knowledge of ancient languages
What motivated Babylonia's interest in astronomy?
What motivated Babylonia's interest in astronomy?
- A curiosity about the unknown
- A belief in an intimate connection between celestial and terrestrial regions (correct)
- A need to explore other planets
- A desire to control the weather
What was the purpose of the towers known as 'ziggurats' in Mesopotamia?
What was the purpose of the towers known as 'ziggurats' in Mesopotamia?
- They were ancient libraries
- They served as both temples for worship and astronomical observatories (correct)
- They were military watchtowers
- They were centers for political gatherings
What was the significance of eclipses in Babylonian beliefs?
What was the significance of eclipses in Babylonian beliefs?
When did the Babylonian mathematical texts containing 'multiplication' and 'division' tables originate?
When did the Babylonian mathematical texts containing 'multiplication' and 'division' tables originate?
What was invented during the Seleucid period in Babylonian mathematical texts?
What was invented during the Seleucid period in Babylonian mathematical texts?
What mathematical concept did Babylonians develop for the calculation of compound interest?
What mathematical concept did Babylonians develop for the calculation of compound interest?
Which system, adopted by the Greeks and Hindus, was used in the development of mathematical astronomy?
Which system, adopted by the Greeks and Hindus, was used in the development of mathematical astronomy?
What is defined by its place in the number according to Babylonian mathematics?
What is defined by its place in the number according to Babylonian mathematics?
Which theorem were Babylonians familiar with that deals with right-angle triangles?
Which theorem were Babylonians familiar with that deals with right-angle triangles?
What kind of problems in geometry did Babylonians work on?
What kind of problems in geometry did Babylonians work on?
Which mathematical notation introduced by Babylonians impacted the modern world's division of circles and hours?
Which mathematical notation introduced by Babylonians impacted the modern world's division of circles and hours?
According to Herodotus, which civilization invented the gnomon?
According to Herodotus, which civilization invented the gnomon?
What did Herodotus attribute to the Egyptians regarding the solar year?
What did Herodotus attribute to the Egyptians regarding the solar year?
What did the Greeks believe about the origin of their knowledge of geometry?
What did the Greeks believe about the origin of their knowledge of geometry?
Why might the Egyptians have needed advanced knowledge of geometry?
Why might the Egyptians have needed advanced knowledge of geometry?
Which of the following is NOT attributed to the Egyptians by Herodotus?
Which of the following is NOT attributed to the Egyptians by Herodotus?
What did the Greeks likely find impressive about Egyptian monuments?
What did the Greeks likely find impressive about Egyptian monuments?
What were the basic materials the Sumerian doctor used to make his medicines?
What were the basic materials the Sumerian doctor used to make his medicines?
What did the handbook for the Sumerian farmer contain instructions for?
What did the handbook for the Sumerian farmer contain instructions for?
What was the outcome when the Sumerian gardener planted mighty trees to provide shade?
What was the outcome when the Sumerian gardener planted mighty trees to provide shade?
According to Sumerian writings, which of the following were considered repugnant?
According to Sumerian writings, which of the following were considered repugnant?
What did the Sumerian people believe formed the cosmic mountain from the combination of the sky and earth?
What did the Sumerian people believe formed the cosmic mountain from the combination of the sky and earth?
Which of the following Sumerian ethical ideals were greatly valued according to their writings?
Which of the following Sumerian ethical ideals were greatly valued according to their writings?
What was the primary purpose of the geometrical knowledge possessed by the ancient Egyptians?
What was the primary purpose of the geometrical knowledge possessed by the ancient Egyptians?
What was the value of that the Egyptians used in their geometrical calculations?
What was the value of that the Egyptians used in their geometrical calculations?
According to the passage, in what area did the Egyptians have the greatest influence on Greek astronomy?
According to the passage, in what area did the Egyptians have the greatest influence on Greek astronomy?
What was the structure of the Egyptian civil calendar described in the passage?
What was the structure of the Egyptian civil calendar described in the passage?
What does the passage suggest about the level of Egyptian astronomy compared to the Hellenistic astronomy?
What does the passage suggest about the level of Egyptian astronomy compared to the Hellenistic astronomy?
