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What are the statements that were proven using Euclid's axioms, postulates, definitions, and theorems?
What are the statements that were proven using Euclid's axioms, postulates, definitions, and theorems?
- Axioms
- Hypotheses
- Propositions (correct)
- Corollaries
In Euclid's work, what does a proposition or theorem signify?
In Euclid's work, what does a proposition or theorem signify?
- A proven statement (correct)
- An assumption
- A definition
- An axiom
Based on Euclid's Axiom (4), which of the following statements is correct?
Based on Euclid's Axiom (4), which of the following statements is correct?
- Things that coincide are equal (correct)
- Congruent figures always coincide
- Equal figures are always congruent
- Things that coincide are congruent
What did Euclid deduce using his axioms, postulates, definitions, and theorems?
What did Euclid deduce using his axioms, postulates, definitions, and theorems?
Which geometric concept did Euclid use to construct an equilateral triangle on any given line segment?
Which geometric concept did Euclid use to construct an equilateral triangle on any given line segment?
Why was it assumed in one of Euclid's proofs that there is a unique line passing through two points?
Why was it assumed in one of Euclid's proofs that there is a unique line passing through two points?
What differentiates Postulate 5 from Postulates 1 through 4?
What differentiates Postulate 5 from Postulates 1 through 4?
How are the terms 'postulates' and 'axioms' used in present times?
How are the terms 'postulates' and 'axioms' used in present times?
Why are Postulates 1 through 4 considered 'self-evident truths'?
Why are Postulates 1 through 4 considered 'self-evident truths'?
What does it mean for a system of axioms to be consistent?
What does it mean for a system of axioms to be consistent?
What part of Euclid's Geometry will receive more attention due to its complexity?
What part of Euclid's Geometry will receive more attention due to its complexity?
Why are Postulates accepted without proof?
Why are Postulates accepted without proof?
Which term is kept undefined in geometry according to the text?
Which term is kept undefined in geometry according to the text?
What did Euclid refer to as 'obvious universal truths'?
What did Euclid refer to as 'obvious universal truths'?
Which of the following is NOT one of Euclid's axioms?
Which of the following is NOT one of Euclid's axioms?
What term did Euclid use for assumptions specific to geometry?
What term did Euclid use for assumptions specific to geometry?
According to Euclid, what happens when equals are added to equals?
According to Euclid, what happens when equals are added to equals?
'Things which coincide with one another are equal to one another' is an example of one of Euclid's:
'Things which coincide with one another are equal to one another' is an example of one of Euclid's:
