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Which branch of mathematics is concerned with properties of space such as distance, shape, size, and relative position of figures?
Which branch of mathematics is concerned with properties of space such as distance, shape, size, and relative position of figures?
- Calculus
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Geometry (correct)
What is a geometer?
What is a geometer?
- A person who uses geometry in art
- A person who measures land
- A person who applies geometry in architecture
- A person who studies geometry (correct)
Which type of geometry was almost exclusively studied until the 19th century?
Which type of geometry was almost exclusively studied until the 19th century?
- Analytic geometry
- Non-Euclidean geometry
- Euclidean geometry (correct)
- Differential geometry
In which areas does geometry have applications?
In which areas does geometry have applications?
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Which branch of mathematics is fundamental in Wiles's proof of Fermat's Last Theorem?
Which branch of mathematics is fundamental in Wiles's proof of Fermat's Last Theorem?
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What are the fundamental concepts of Euclidean geometry?
What are the fundamental concepts of Euclidean geometry?
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What is the meaning of the term 'geometry'?
What is the meaning of the term 'geometry'?
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What are the applications of geometry in sciences, art, and architecture?
What are the applications of geometry in sciences, art, and architecture?
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What is the origin of the word 'geometry'?
What is the origin of the word 'geometry'?
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Who is the mathematician called a geometer?
Who is the mathematician called a geometer?
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