10 Questions
Which civilization began using arithmetic, algebra, and geometry for purposes of taxation, commerce, trade, and astronomy?
Mesopotamian states of Sumer, Akkad, and Assyria
Which mathematical texts mention the so-called Pythagorean triples and imply the antiquity and widespread nature of the Pythagorean theorem?
Plimpton 322 (Babylonian c. 2000 – 1900 BC), the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1800 BC), and the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus (Egyptian c. 1890 BC)
Which ancient civilization is associated with the earliest mathematical texts, Plimpton 322 and the Moscow Mathematical Papyrus?
Mesopotamia
For what purposes did the ancient civilizations use arithmetic, algebra, and geometry?
Taxation, commerce, trade, astronomy, and recording time
Which mathematical developments are mentioned in the earliest mathematical texts from Mesopotamia and Egypt?
Arithmetic, algebra, and geometry
Which math functions are included in Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library (Intel oneMKL)?
BLAS, LAPACK, ScaLAPACK, sparse solvers, fast Fourier transforms, and vector math
How does Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library (Intel oneMKL) differ from the math.h standard C library?
It is more accurate compared to libm of glibc
Where is the development team of Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library (Intel oneMKL) located?
Russia and the United States
When was the Math Kernel Library launched by Intel?
May 9, 2003
What is the licensing status of Intel oneAPI Math Kernel Library?
Available in a standalone form, free of charge under the terms of Intel Simp
Test your knowledge of the history of mathematics with this quiz! Explore the origins of mathematical discoveries, methods, and notation from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and beyond. Delve into the development of mathematics before the modern age and the global dissemination of knowledge.
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