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What is the base used in the sexagesimal numerical system?
What is the base used in the sexagesimal numerical system?
- 360
- 10
- 100
- 60 (correct)
Which of the following is NOT an application of the sexagesimal system today?
Which of the following is NOT an application of the sexagesimal system today?
- Calculating square roots (correct)
- Time tracking in astronomy
- Division of hours into minutes
- Measurement of angles
Cuneiform writing was primarily developed for which material?
Cuneiform writing was primarily developed for which material?
- Papyrus
- Stone
- Animal skin
- Clay tablets (correct)
Which of the following describes the primary purpose of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?
Which of the following describes the primary purpose of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?
Which ancient civilization is associated with the development of cuneiform?
Which ancient civilization is associated with the development of cuneiform?
What did ancient Mesopotamians use to track the movements of celestial bodies?
What did ancient Mesopotamians use to track the movements of celestial bodies?
Which of the following is a modern application of studying cuneiform tablets?
Which of the following is a modern application of studying cuneiform tablets?
How was the concept of hours divided into a day in ancient Mesopotamia?
How was the concept of hours divided into a day in ancient Mesopotamia?
What was one of the aspects covered by the Code of Hammurabi?
What was one of the aspects covered by the Code of Hammurabi?
How did the Code of Hammurabi influence modern medicine?
How did the Code of Hammurabi influence modern medicine?
What material was commonly used for sails in ancient Egypt?
What material was commonly used for sails in ancient Egypt?
Which concept is essential to modern transportation that originated from ancient innovations?
Which concept is essential to modern transportation that originated from ancient innovations?
What type of compensation does the Code of Hammurabi suggest for physicians?
What type of compensation does the Code of Hammurabi suggest for physicians?
Which modern application is derived from the concept of harnessing wind power?
Which modern application is derived from the concept of harnessing wind power?
What significant advancement did the wheel enable in ancient transportation?
What significant advancement did the wheel enable in ancient transportation?
What was a key benefit of using sails in ancient Egypt?
What was a key benefit of using sails in ancient Egypt?
What was one of the main advantages of the construction techniques used for the Great Pyramid of Giza?
What was one of the main advantages of the construction techniques used for the Great Pyramid of Giza?
What is the primary purpose of sundials in astronomy?
What is the primary purpose of sundials in astronomy?
Which pharaoh is credited with the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
Which pharaoh is credited with the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
What principle does a sundial use to indicate time?
What principle does a sundial use to indicate time?
How did the principles learned from Nilometers influence modern practices?
How did the principles learned from Nilometers influence modern practices?
What ancient Egyptian device was crucial for predicting Nile River flooding?
What ancient Egyptian device was crucial for predicting Nile River flooding?
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the construction of the Great Pyramid?
Which of the following was NOT a factor in the construction of the Great Pyramid?
Which ancient philosopher is known as the Father of Medicine?
Which ancient philosopher is known as the Father of Medicine?
What role does a gnomon play in the functioning of a sundial?
What role does a gnomon play in the functioning of a sundial?
What impact did historical data on Nile flooding have on modern practices?
What impact did historical data on Nile flooding have on modern practices?
In addition to timekeeping, what is a modern application of sundials?
In addition to timekeeping, what is a modern application of sundials?
Which ancient civilization is known for its advancements in engineering demonstrated by the construction of pyramids?
Which ancient civilization is known for its advancements in engineering demonstrated by the construction of pyramids?
Which of the following philosophers suggested that air is the primary substance?
Which of the following philosophers suggested that air is the primary substance?
What was the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza when it was first completed?
What was the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza when it was first completed?
What role did plateau irrigation systems play in ancient Egypt?
What role did plateau irrigation systems play in ancient Egypt?
Which principle distinguishes the Hippocratic Oath?
Which principle distinguishes the Hippocratic Oath?
Which philosopher is known for using the Socratic Method to contribute knowledge?
Which philosopher is known for using the Socratic Method to contribute knowledge?
What term did Plato coin that relates to his work in geometry?
What term did Plato coin that relates to his work in geometry?
What model did the Ptolemaic system represent?
What model did the Ptolemaic system represent?
Which innovation is attributed to Avicenna during the High Middle Ages?
Which innovation is attributed to Avicenna during the High Middle Ages?
During which period did the rebirth of science in Europe occur?
During which period did the rebirth of science in Europe occur?
What is one key contribution of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi?
What is one key contribution of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi?
What impact did the Catholic Church have during the Dark Ages?
What impact did the Catholic Church have during the Dark Ages?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the scientific advancements during Ancient Greece and Rome?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the scientific advancements during Ancient Greece and Rome?
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Study Notes
Code of Hammurabi
- Encompassed various life aspects such as commerce, family, crime, and professional conduct.
- Addressed medical malpractice and compensation for physicians within its guidelines.
- Established accountability in medicine, influencing modern malpractice laws and practices.
- Implemented a structured fee system for medical services, which parallels today's healthcare billing.
Wheel & Sail
- The wheel originated from the potter's wheel, evolving into carts and chariots around 3500 BCE.
- Sails, first used by ancient Egyptians around 3100 BCE, harnessed wind power for navigation on the Nile and Mediterranean.
- The concept of the wheel is fundamental to modern transportation, found in cars, bicycles, and trains.
- Advances in sail design inform contemporary sailboats and the engineering of wind turbines for renewable energy.
Ancient Mesopotamia
- Located between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers, known as modern-day Iraq.
Innovations in Mathematics
- Developed a sexagesimal system using base 60, influencing time measurement (360° in a circle, 60 seconds in a minute).
- Cuneiform writing emerged for recording languages on clay tablets, crucial for understanding ancient societies.
Ziggurats
- Functioned as religious and social centers, with significant impact on astronomy and timekeeping.
- Utilized sundials to measure time, leading to the division of day into 24 hours.
Ancient Egypt
- The Nile River was vital for agriculture and irrigation, leveraging annual flooding for crop success.
- The Great Pyramid of Giza (circa 2580-2560 BCE) exemplifies advanced engineering and organizational skills of ancient Egyptians.
- The sundial served as an early timekeeping device, still relevant in tracking solar movements.
Irrigation System
- Ancient Egyptians controlled water from the Nile using irrigation channels and Nilometers to measure water levels and predict flooding.
- Techniques from Nilometers continue to inform modern water management and disaster preparedness strategies.
Greece and Rome
- Development of physics and medicine began with thinkers like Thales, Anaximander, and Hippocrates, marking a shift to natural causes of disease.
- Philosophy thrived with Aristotle’s empirical methods, Socratic dialogue, and Plato's abstract theories.
- Astronomy flourished with models predicting planetary positions, laying groundwork for modern astronomical studies.
Medieval Period
- The period saw stagnation in scientific progress during the Dark Ages due to the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Catholic Church.
- The High Middle Ages marked a resurgence of science, aided by Arabic scholarship and access to Greek knowledge.
- Avicenna’s "The Canon of Medicine" served as a key text for centuries, focusing on anatomy and treatment methods.
- Al-Khwarizmi's work laid foundations for algebra, contributing to modern mathematics with terms like "algorithm."
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