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Which ancient civilization had limited algebra and only dealt with perfect squares?
Which ancient civilization had limited algebra and only dealt with perfect squares?
- Persia
- Greece
- Babylon
- Egypt (correct)
Which ancient civilization solved systems of equations with many unknowns and used mathematics for astronomy?
Which ancient civilization solved systems of equations with many unknowns and used mathematics for astronomy?
- Babylon (correct)
- China
- Egypt
- Greece
Which ancient civilization used a base 60 positional number system?
Which ancient civilization used a base 60 positional number system?
- Rome
- Egypt
- Greece
- Babylon (correct)
Which ancient civilization had Pythagoras as a prominent mathematician and created papyrus?
Which ancient civilization had Pythagoras as a prominent mathematician and created papyrus?
Which ancient civilization had a value for pi (π) approximately equal to 3.1605?
Which ancient civilization had a value for pi (π) approximately equal to 3.1605?
Pythagoras; mathematic
Pythagoras; mathematic
A Brief History of Mathematics
A Brief History of Mathematics
Positional number system (base 60; sexagesimal)
Positional number system (base 60; sexagesimal)
Papyrus created
Papyrus created
Area of circle; (8D/9)² Æ ∏=3.1605
Area of circle; (8D/9)² Æ ∏=3.1605
Flashcards
Egypt's Math Focus
Egypt's Math Focus
An ancient civilization known for limited algebra focusing on perfect squares.
Babylonian Equations
Babylonian Equations
An ancient civilization that solved complex equations and used math for astronomy.
Base-60 System
Base-60 System
Ancient civilization using a base-60 positional number system.
Greek Math & Papyrus
Greek Math & Papyrus
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Egyptian Pi Approximation
Egyptian Pi Approximation
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Pythagoras
Pythagoras
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Ancient Math Origin
Ancient Math Origin
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Positional Number System
Positional Number System
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Papyrus
Papyrus
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Circle Area Formula
Circle Area Formula
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